Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Job Description

Job Description

Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is looking for an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)  to work in our facility in  Syracuse, NY .

DUTIES:

• Assist the DNS with management responsibilities and in maintaining quality of care.

• Responsible for Staff Education & will serve as the Infection Control Officer.

• 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.

• Maintain flexibility with work schedules to address unpredictable needs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Current New York State RN license required.

• Min. 3 yrs. exp. in Long-Term Care settings

• Must have prior exp. training clinical staff

• Excellent Communication Skills required

• Evidence of basic leadership skills and supervision.