An Associate Director of Nursing (ADON) plays a crucial role in healthcare institutions, overseeing the nursing team and ensuring high-quality patient care.
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 hour 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 New York 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
Reports into: Director of Nursing
Location: New York
Type: Full-time
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