Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Centers-Health-Car; Town of Elizabethtown (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Elizabethtown, NY, is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). You will support the DNS, lead wound rounds, ensure compliance, and coordinate nursing services to meet residents' medical needs.

This on-site role requires RN licensure and LTC experience with leadership responsibilities. The position includes 24-hour on-call coverage, staff interviewing/hiring support, and ongoing education of nursing staff, with emphasis on quality of care

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the DNS with management responsibilities and in maintaining the quality of care.
• Responsible for Wound/Skin Rounds weekly.
• 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.
• Coordinate and direct the total planning for nursing services.
• 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.
• Oversee daily staffing process.
• Infection control.
• Maintain flexibility with work schedule to address unpredictable needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Flexible hours

On-call capability

Wound care coordination

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Essex Center is hiring a Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in Elizabethtown, NY.

DUTIES:

• Assist the DNS with management responsibilities and in maintaining the quality of care
• Responsible for Wound/Skin Rounds weekly
• 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
• Coordinate and direct the total planning for nursing services
• 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
• Oversee daily staffing process
• infection control
• 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:

Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 100-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Elizabethtown, New York. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence. Essex Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V