What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) position at Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Hopewell?
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
SHIFT: Full-Time
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The ADON is responsible for monitoring nursing staff, nursing activities, and patient care, as well as ensuring nursing activities comply with federal, state, and local standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing department, following current rules, regulations, and guidelines
- Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating our written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the department
- Act as a team member, team leader, and supervisor to ensure work is accomplished and quality care is delivered
- Support team members and leaders in a way that celebrates and encourages hard work and success
- Ensure that all nursing personnel are following their respective job descriptions
- Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
- Help determine staffing needs
- Provide direct nursing care as necessary
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of one-year experience in nursing service administration required
- Current and valid license as a Registered Nurse in the state of New York required
- Education or experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing is preferred
- Must be able to demonstrate age-specific knowledge of developmental factors for adult and geriatric residents
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, problem-solving, and conflict resolution
- Must be flexible, punctual, professional, and reliable
- Strong customer service skills and compassion
BENEFITS:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Referral Bonus Program
- Weekly or Same Day Pay Options
- Supportive Work Environment
Apply today and become a key part of our team in maintaining a comfortable, safe environment for residents and staff alike!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
