Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Essex Center is hiring a Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in Elizabethtown, NY. DUTIES:Assist the DNS with management responsibilities and in maintaining the quality of careResponsible for Wound/Skin Rounds weeklyAssist with compliance and ensure effective communication with all levels of nursing staffMeet the nursing medical needs of all residents24 hours on callCoordinate and direct the total planning for nursing servicesMaintain a comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and practiceResponsible for the accurate and timely completion of medical recordsAssist with interviewing, hiring and orienting of new nursing staffOversee daily staffing processinfection controlMaintain flexibility with work schedule to address unpredictable needsREQUIREMENTS:Current State RN license requiredMin. 3 yrs. exp. in Long-Term Care settings2 years of management experience preferred1-year staff education experience preferredExcellent Communication Skills requiredEvidence of basic leadership skills and supervisionFlexible hours required Up to $50,000 in federal nursing incentives: Eligible RNs and LPNs at this facility may qualify for up to $40,000 in student loan repayment plus a $10,000 stipend through CMS’s Nurses for Nursing Homes program with a three-year service commitment. Subject to program eligibility, approval, and available funding.About us:Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 100-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Elizabethtown, New York. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence. Essex Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium. Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V