Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) at Skilled Nursing Facility
Upper Nyack, NY
About the Job
We are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for our Skilled Nursing Facility in Rockland County, NY.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Director of Nursing (DON) in overseeing daily nursing operations and ensuring high-quality care for all residents.
- Lead weekly assessments of wound care and skin integrity.
- Assist in compliance monitoring and maintain effective communication across all nursing levels.
- Ensure that all residents' healthcare needs are met in a timely and comprehensive manner.
- Be available 24/7 for on-call responsibilities.
- Guide and manage the overall nursing service planning and execution.
- Stay updated on best practices and nursing methodologies.
- Guarantee accurate and timely completion of medical documentation and records.
- Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding of new nursing staff.
- Supervise and manage staffing processes daily to ensure adequate coverage.
- Ensure adherence to infection control protocols.
- Adapt to changing schedules to meet the needs of the facility.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in long-term care environments.
- At least 2 years of management experience preferred.
- Experience in staff education and training is a plus.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proven leadership and supervisory skills.
- Willingness to work flexible hours as needed.