Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

We Offer Extremely Competitive Salary, Full Benefits Package, Paid time Off and Opportunities for Professional Growth

Southtowns Care Center, a Skilled Nursing Facility located in Erie County, New York is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a long term care setting coupled with training and leading clinical staff. The ADON will help the Director of Nursing with all nursing tasks. The ADON will be responsible for helping with clinical education for all staff members. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills. The ADON should also have adept interpersonal skills and the ability to manage and empower staff at various levels. He/She must be knowledgeable in regulatory and infection control compliance and have the ability to step into different roles to support the overall Department of Nursing.

DUTIES:

Assist the DON with management responsibilities and in maintaining 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
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
Maintain flexibility with work schedule to address unpredictable needs

REQUIREMENTS:

Current New York RN license required
Min. 3 yrs. exp. in Long-Term Care settings
Interest in Geriatrics
2 years management experience preferred
1 year staff education experience preferred
Excellent Communication Skills required
Evidence of basic leadership skills and supervision
Flexible hours required

We offer:

Competitive wages and excellent vacation, holiday and sick leave packages.
Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
Direct deposit and weekly paychecks.

ABOUT US:

We are a premier skilled nursing facility located in Erie County, New York. We operate our facility to provide a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and are constantly looking to be the best at what we do. Please join us and begin a rewarding and exceptional career.

Southtowns Care Center, considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB) and using designated PPE when required.

EOE Statement:

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.