Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

New Paltz Center is actively seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing Services for our skilled nursing facility in New Paltz, NY.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a long term care setting, and experience in training and leading clinical staff. Premium compensation & comprehensive benefits package provided. A current Registered Nurse RN License is required.

DUTIES:

• Meet the nursing medical needs of all residents
• Responsible for coordinating infection control
• Responsible for educating the staff
• Responsible for employee health records
• Responsible for tracking employee certifications
• Assist with compliance and ensure effective communication with all levels of nursing staff
• 24 hours on call
• 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
• 2 years of management experience preferred
• 1-year staff education experience preferred
• Excellent Communication Skills required
• Evidence of basic leadership skills and supervision
• Flexible hours required
• Certified infection control preventionist

ABOUT US:

New Paltz Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing  is a 77-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in a quiet woodsy neighborhood outside of town. Our mission at New Paltz Center is to provide the finest rehab and skilled nursing services anywhere. Excellence is our goal and good outcomes are our daily measures of progress. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all of our residents, helping each to stronger, healthier, and happier. We want all residents to leave New Paltz Center with dignity and independence. New Paltz Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.