Assistant Director of Nursing

apartment Healthcare Nursing Center location_onStony Brook, NY, US

$115,000 - $125,000 / YEAR

Assistant Director of Nursing

Full job description

Healthcare Nursing Center is seeking a compassionate and professional Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to work in coordination with the DON to support the nursing department functions of our rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility. As Assistant Director of Nursing, the ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing, management, and a long-term care setting, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to our residents.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115-$125/k

Benefits: 401k, Dental Ins, Health Ins, Vision Ins & PTO

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Experience:

Supervising experience: 2 years (Preferred)
Long term care: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

RN License (Required)

DUTIES:

Assist with compliance and ensure effective communication with all levels of nursing staff
Meet the nursing medical needs of all residents
24 hours on call for Nursing emergencies
Coordinate and direct the total planning for nursing services
Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures
Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of medical records
Assist with interviewing, hiring and orienting of new nursing staff
Oversee daily staffing process
Aide in ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, including HIPAA and resident rights
Maintain flexibility with work schedule to address unpredictable needs
Collaborate with other departments to enhance resident care and services
Implement training programs for staff development

REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a valid New York RN license required
1-year staff education experience preferred
Excellent Communication Skills required
Evidence of basic leadership skills and supervision
Flexible hours required
Bachelor’s degree in nursing; master’s degree preferred
Familiarity with home care services and regulations
Understanding of HIPAA regulations and compliance requirements
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure

Work Location: In person

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.

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