Assistant Director of Nursing

Long Term Skilled Nursing Facility - Long Term Skilled Nursing Facilities located in Buffalo seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for our Skilled Nursing Facility. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a long term care setting, and experience in training and leading clinical staff. The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) helps the Director of Nursing with all nursing tasks. The ADON is responsible for helping with education for all staff members. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills. They will also have adept interpersonal skills and the ability to manage and empower staff at various levels. Must be knowledgeable in regulatory and infection control compliance. Must be knowledgeable in regulatory and infection control compliance. The ADON must be able to step into different roles to support the overall department.
Extremely competitive salary and excellent opportunity
DUTIES:

Assist the DNS with management responsibilities and in maintaining 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
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
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
Interest in Geriatrics
2 years management experience preferred
1 year staff education experience preferred
Excellent Communication Skills required
Evidence of basic leadership skills and supervision
Flexible hours required

EOE Statement:
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.