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 d24ad0b8-823f-4e68-a892-2986ccdf7392