Assistant Director of Nursing

Assistant Director of Nursing

Rochester, NY

JK Executive Strategies is proud to partner with a top senior life facility in Rochester, NY in search of an Assistant Director of Nursing to join its team! This faith-based, nonprofit organization is dedicated to understanding individual and community needs and providing compassionate support. Committed to honoring each individual’s unique desires, beliefs, and values, they help seniors and their families navigate life’s transitions.

This role provides resident-focused leadership, ensuring high-quality care and positive outcomes. The Assistant Director of Nursing will also assume leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Director of Nursing.

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Department Oversight

• Assist the Director of Nursing (DON) in organizing and supervising the nursing department.
• Serve as a clinical and leadership resource for nursing staff, ensuring high-quality resident-centered care.
• Participate in on-call rotation with the DON.
• Provide unit management coverage as needed in the absence of the Nurse Manager.
• Serve as a member of the management team, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making.
• Report staff concerns and recommendations to the DON through daily rounds.
• Encourage resolution of staff concerns and operational issues at the lowest supervisory level.
• Assist in establishing annual departmental objectives in collaboration with the DON.
• Represent the organization in professional organizations and committees.

Infection Control & Quality Improvement

• Lead the implementation, tracking, education, and management of infection prevention programs.
• Serve on committees and quality improvement teams as designated.
• Monitor the resident care plan process, ensuring quality care and making recommendations for improved outcomes.
• Assist in the development, review, and revision of departmental policies, procedures, and job descriptions.

Staffing & Performance Management

• Develop and revise staffing patterns to effectively meet resident needs.
• Monitor staffing schedules and ensure adequate coverage.
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate per diem nursing staff.
• Interview applicants and make recommendations for hiring.
• Assist in orientation, evaluation, and ongoing support of per diem staff.
• Monitor per diem staff compliance with departmental and facility standards.
• Complete performance appraisals for nursing staff and assist the DON in oversight and approval of evaluations.

Budget & Operational Support

• Assist the DON in preparing annual operating and capital budgets and monitor monthly budget performance.
• Support the DON in monitoring pharmaceutical reports, including drug usage and medication errors.
• Communicate medication-related issues with the pharmacy contractor for timely resolution.
• Oversee the disposal of discontinued and expired controlled substances in compliance with state regulations.

Requirements:

• Current registered nurse licensure in New York State.
• Infection Prevention Certification (must obtain within 6 months of hire).
• Clinical expertise in nursing practice and long term care.
• Knowledgeable in minimum data sets (MDS 3.0) and regulatory standards of practice.
• Proven skills in professional and community leadership.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills.

Salary Range

• $98K

JK Executive Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of JK Executive Strategies to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of our workplace, or any other status protected by law.