Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Centers Health Care; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading skilled nursing facility in Carthage, NY, is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to assist in management and ensure quality care. The role requires a current RN license and experience in long-term care, with responsibilities including wound care and staff management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in Long-Term Care settings.
• 2 years of management experience preferred.
• 1-year staff education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the DNS with management responsibilities and maintaining quality of care.
• Responsible for Wound/Skin Rounds weekly.
• Meet the nursing medical needs of all residents.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Current State RN license

Job description

Carthage Center is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for our Skilled Nursing Facility in Carthage, NY.

DUTIES:

• Assist the DNS with management responsibilities and in maintaining the quality of care
• Responsible for Wound/Skin Rounds weekly
• Infection control
• Meet the nursing medical needs of all residents
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and practice
• Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of medical records
• Assist with interviewing, hiring and orienting of new nursing staff
• Assist with compliance and ensure effective communication with all levels of nursing staff
• Maintain flexibility with work schedule to address unpredictable needs

REQUIREMENTS:

• Current State RN license required
• Min. 3 yrs. exp. in Long-Term Care settings
• 2 years of management experience preferred
• 1-year staff education experience preferred
• Excellent Communication Skills required
• Evidence of basic leadership skills and supervision
• Flexible hours required

About us:

Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 90-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located on the outskirts of the historic village of Carthage. Excellence is our goal and good outcomes in recovery and rehabilitation are our daily measures of progress. We will maintain a comfortable, dignified environment where our residents can enjoy an engaged, healthy lifestyle that will be a constant steady source of peace of mind to their families. Carthage Center will maintain our residents’ bonds to their community by extending ourselves to our neighbors and to the society we serve. Carthage Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V