Assistant Director of Nursing(ADON)

Job Description

Job Description

$20,000 sign on bonus!

Location : Manhattan

Management Job Description

Assistant / Associate Director of Nursing

Position Overview :

Under the Director of Nursing, is responsible for the clinical and operational management of assigned Nursing unit(s),

ensuring that standards of practice for nursing and patient care are maintained; participates in developing and

implementing departmental plans and programs; supervises activities of assigned unit(s); provides data and / or prepares

reports on activities, etc. as required.

Qualifications :

Education BSN from accredited school of nursing preferred or equivalent combination of

education and experience from which comparable knowledge and ability can

be acquired.

Experience Six years nursing experience, with progressive growth in a managerial role,

minimum of 2 years in a skilled nursing facility

Specialized Knowledge and

Skills, License / Certification

Valid NYS Professional Registered Nurse License

CPR Certification

Demonstrates competency in nursing practice, administration, financial management,

and personnel management.

Evidence of leadership, creativity, integrity, initiative, and problem solving.

Knowledge of health care labor relations, economics and legislation.

Ability to effectively communicate and constructively deal with stress and conflict.

Evidence of the ability to plan, implement and evaluate change.

Leadership Competencies

• Manages Business Complexity
• Focuses on Service and Quality
• Creates Impact through Innovation
• Leads and Manages Effectively
• Demonstrates Interpersonal Effectiveness
• Drives and Models Accountability
• Thinks Critically and Makes Effective Decisions
• Adapts and Leads Change
• Demonstrates Integrity

Responsibilities :

1. Participate is the selection, management, and leadership of the Management Team

Conducts interviews, determines competency, and evaluates candidates for potential to work

collaboratively with the team.

2. Motivates management team to work toward shared goals

3. Conducts leadership staff meetings to review patient care issues

4. Communicates changes in policy and procedure and implement corrective action as necessary

5. Effectively delegates responsibility to appropriate staff

Determines the needs of the department and develop appropriate plans of action.

1. Reviews and analyzes clinical indicators, utilization issues and regulatory compliance and

identifies areas in need of development

2. Identifies interdisciplinary committee team members and formulates committees

3. Develops policies, programs and tools

4. Evaluates effectiveness and productivity of plans implemented

Collaborates with interdisciplinary departments to ensure facility goals are met

1. Attends Interdisciplinary team members

2. Communicates effectively with department heads and administration as necessary

Develops staffing plan and schedules to provide optimal resident care

1. Collaborates with management team to develop appropriate staff level and mix

2. Reviews staffing plan by evaluating clinical profile and census data to determine need for changes

Participates in and oversees the investigation and reporting process regarding resident care issues

1. Reviews accidents and incidents reported at the facility

2. Participates in determining outcomes of individual cases

3. Initiates corrective action as needed

4. Evaluate resident care and environmental issues and determine appropriateness of reporting to

regulatory agencies

5. Maintain on-going communication with administration

6. Document and maintain records for all investigations

Oversee management of assigned projects

1. Ensure staff is properly trained

2. Maintain current and up to date knowledge of regulatory compliance guidelines and professional

standards

3. Reviews and analyzes QI data for trends to direct quality improvement projects

4. Ensures compliance in accordance with facility policy and regulatory standards

Manages performance of direct and indirect reports. Provides orientation, coaching, training and

development. Takes corrective action when necessary.

Utilizes corporate services resources such as Human Resources, Compliance, Legal, Finance, Information

Services, Marketing, etc., as appropriate.

Ensures appropriate staffing and resources to support department / agency services. Monitors productivity

throughout the year and participates in annual budget preparation.

Interviews and participates in the selection process for qualified staff in collaboration with Human

Resources and department management.

ADA Standards : (Adjust for clinical / field-based roles.)

Physical Demands :

• Ability to sit for long periods of time, as work is frequently performed seated at a desk.
• Frequently moves within the office to access file cabinets, use office machinery

computer, copy machine, etc.,) or attend meetings.

Occasional lifting, pushing and / or pulling up to 30 pounds, (i.e. : box of paper.)

Mental Demands :

Must frequently prioritize functions and tasks performed within the department in order

to meet (sometimes conflicting) deadlines.

Must always remain professional when interacting with others (co-workers, patients,

members, their representatives, family members, physicians, etc.)

Working Conditions :

Works in a normal office environment.

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