Assistant Director of Nursing (RN)

National-Health-Care-Associates,-Inc.; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 97,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive and collaborative work env.

Meaningful impact on residents' lives

Job summary

The Pines at Poughkeepsie, affiliate of National Health Care Associates, seeks an Assistant Director of Nursing to partner with the Director of Nursing, driving clinical program objectives and overseeing daily operations to raise care standards and resident well-being.

You will lead the care delivery model, manage the nursing team, and ensure quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in a dynamic long‑term care setting.

Qualifications

• Valid state RN nursing license.
• Advanced degree or certification preferred.
• Commitment to resident-centered care and excellence in healthcare delivery.
• Visionary mindset focused on innovation and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing operations, including staffing, training, and quality assurance.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of nurses and healthcare professionals.
• Support care-plan development and protocol implementation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize resident care.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and drive quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal abilities

Clinical nursing

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Advanced degree or certification preferred

Job description

A Great Place to Work

The Pines at Poughkeepsie is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 100 Franklin Street, Poughkeepsie, New York, 12601

What You’ll Do:

As the Assistant Director of Nursing, you will work closely with the Director of Nursing to set and achieve clinical program objectives aligned with our mission. Your leadership will contribute to the enhancement of our care standards, resident well-being and the culture of our facility.

The Assistant Director of Nursing facilitates the implementation of the care delivery model and is responsible for the daily clinical operations of the center including compliance, coordination of care and ensuring patient and family satisfaction. In the absence of the Director of Nursing, the Assistant Director assumes all responsibilities and duties of the Director position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee nursing operations, including staffing, training, and quality assurance
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of nurses and healthcare professionals
• Support the development and implementation of care plans and protocols
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to optimize resident care
• Serve as operational liaison between the nursing units and the
• Director of Nursing Ensure the delivery of exceptional care to our residents
• Participate in quality assurance monitoring and ensure compliance to regulatory standards
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in nursing care

If you are a visionary nursing leader with a passion for transforming healthcare, consider this exceptional Assistant Director of Nursing opportunity! Drive excellence locally and across the long-term care industry in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Poughkeepsie team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Rate of Pay

Starting from USD $114,000.00/Yr.

What You’ll Bring:

Qualifications of an Assistant Director of Nursing include:

• Valid state RN nursing license
• Advanced degree or certification preferred
• Commitment to resident-centered care and excellence in healthcare delivery
• Visionary mindset with a focus on innovation and quality improvement
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
• Strong clinical, leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Experience in a nursing leadership role in a Long-Term Care or similar healthcare setting preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values:Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named "Best Of" by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.