Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

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