Assistant Director Of Nursing - Long Term Care

Assistant Director of Nursing -

• Seeking an experienced registered nurse with leadership skills for a premier health organization.
• Competitive Compensation, based on experience.
• Excellent Benefits Package.
• Relocation Assistance Available.
• Direct Hire.
• Full Time.
• Days.
• Setting : Long Term Care.
• Location : Geneva, New York (Finger Lakes Region)

Overview :

Under administrative guidance of LTC DON, establishes, maintains and enhances systems within the unit / department to achieve positive outcomes.

This includes planning and initiation of evaluation of strategies to ensure competency and excellence in nursing practice, maintenance and use of technology, and customer satisfaction.

• Responsible for budgeting, financial analysis, cost maintenance and revenue enhancement to achieve quality resident care in a fiscally responsible manner.
• 24 hour responsibility and accountability for the facilities.
• Participate and / or chair committees related to the operation of the organization as it pertains to nursing responsibilities.
• Under administrative guidance of LTC DON, the Assistant DON duties will include, but are not limited to : 1) oversight of Performance Improvement Program of the facility to ensure care delivery to the standards and expectations that support the mission, vision and values of the organization and participates in LTC divisional Performance Improvement Committee;

2) oversight of PRI & MDS process related to components to maximize reimbursement capabilities to be financially sound; 3) represent the Nursing Dept.

• of the facility on LTC Safety Committee and coordinate employee safety initiatives; 4) coordinate LTC attendance procedure process;
• 5) responsible for daily supervisory responsibilities; 6)will assume Nurse Manager responsibilities in the absence of another Nurse Manager;

and 7) to interview CNA candidates.

• RESPONSIBILITIES :
• Candidate must have prior proven positive leadership experience in a manager or assistant director role.
• Candidate must have ability to adapt to change and create an environment that supports change.
• Candidate must be able to effectively communicate with all levels
• Candidate must have the ability to develop and foster meaningful relationships with staff, residents and families.
• Candidate must have exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as, a commitment to providing our residents and families with an exceptional experience.
• Candidate must be able to mentor and develop others.
• Candidate must have excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• REQUIREMENTS :
• EDUCATION :
• Minimum : Graduate of an accredited school or Registered Professional Nursing with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree or willingness to actively pursue.

Preferred : BSN

• Licensure :
• Current New York State Registered Professional Nursing License required.
• EXPERIENCE :
• Minimum :
• Four years of managerial experience and two years of nursing experience and demonstrated leadership abilities in the Long Term Care setting.
• Knowledge / application of New York State Department of Health regulations and survey process and successful experience.

Must be clinically competent.

Preferred :

Prior Assistant Director level experience

• ADDITIONAL :
• Minimum :
• Proven ability to develop healthy relationships with others (with staff, medical staff, other department managers, and the public, etc) in a resident / family centered focused environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with residents and staff in a variety of stressful and adverse scenarios.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability for high level of multi-tasking.
• Computer literacy required with word processing, spreadsheets, power point
• Preferred :
• PRI and MDS knowledge / experience; Experience with Microsoft Office products including word, excel and power point.
• ABOUT THE AREA :
• Geneva is a city in New York State. It is located at the northern end of Seneca Lake, known as the Finger Lakes Region.

It boasts quality wine trails, a rich history, natural beauty, and four season attractions.

On Cayuga Lake, the city of Ithaca is home to Cornell University. The surrounding area is marked by high gorges, many with dramatic waterfalls, including Taughannock Falls and Buttermilk Falls.

Near the tip of Seneca Lake, Watkins Glen State Park has rocky cliffs and cascading waterfalls, plus trout fishing. Southwest is the Corning Museum of Glass.

To the north is the Old Erie Canal, a pivotal 19th-century waterway now offering hiking, canoeing and fishing. In the northwest, the city of Rochester overlooks Lake Ontario.

It is a short drive to Syracuse, NY. Not a far drive to a top rated mall, great restaurants and tons of outdoor activities.

You can find Hobart and Williams Smith Colleges and Ithaca college nearby.