Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) at Richmond Center summary:

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) at Richmond Center supports the Director of Nursing in managing nursing services, ensuring quality care, and maintaining compliance. Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating nursing operations, conducting wound/skin rounds, and overseeing medical records and infection control. The role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and flexibility to meet the needs of a long-term care facility serving residents in Staten Island, NY.

Richmond Center is hiring a Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in Staten Island, NY.

DUTIES:

• Assist the DNS with management responsibilities and in maintaining the quality of care
• Responsible for Wound/Skin Rounds weekly
• Assist with compliance and ensure effective communication with all levels of nursing staff
• Meet the nursing medical needs of all residents
• 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
• infection control
• Maintain flexibility with work schedule to address unpredictable needs

REQUIREMENTS:

• Current State 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

About us:

Richmond Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 372-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the borough of Staten Island. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his/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. Richmond Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care consortium.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V

Keywords:

Assistant Director of Nursing, long-term care, nursing management, wound care, infection control, staff supervision, medical records, resident care, healthcare compliance, staff education