ADON - Assistant Director of Nursing SNF

Elderwood•Village of Brockport, NY

1d•$120,000

About The Position

Elderwood is seeking a registered-nurse Assistant Director of Nursing to support nursing leadership and quality care in a skilled nursing facility. The ADON partners with the Director of Nursing and Administrator to oversee daily nursing operations, support staff development, lead infection prevention and compliance efforts, and promote strong resident outcomes. The role may assume Director of Nursing duties in the DON’s absence and helps maintain continuous nursing leadership and 24-hour nursing coverage. The position includes administrative, staffing, and resident-care responsibilities. The ADON supervises and develops nursing personnel, coordinates aspects of care and discharge planning, monitors skilled-service eligibility and nursing practices, and provides direct nursing care when needed. The position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, and intermediate or more advanced English-language ability.

Requirements

Degree in Nursing from an accredited school.
Current, active, unencumbered license to practice nursing in the state.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related healthcare facility.
Working knowledge of geriatric complex care in long-term care, management and supervision principles, organizational behavior and structure, and communication systems.
Ability to work independently or as part of a group.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Intermediate or more advanced ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must be in good physical and mental health.
Must provide a physical examination and/or physician evidence indicating freedom from communicable disease upon employment.
If expected to drive a company vehicle: valid driver’s license, good driving record, and at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Baccalaureate degree preferred.
Previous long-term care experience desirable.
Computer knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Assume the Director of Nursing’s duties in their absence under the Administrator’s direction.
Assist residents and Social Services with planning the nursing services portion of discharge plans.
Perform nursing department personnel duties as needed or directed by the DON or Administrator.
Complete administrative work such as medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting.
Recruit, interview, select, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate nursing personnel; delegate duties; counsel employees; recommend suspension or termination; and maintain supporting documentation.
Ensure adequate 24-hour nursing coverage and assist the DON in determining nursing department staffing needs.
Ensure nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved training program, and that nurse aide trainees are directly supervised by a licensed nurse.
Recommend the number and level of nursing personnel to the DON.
Resolve personnel problems, promote employee motivation, and keep employees informed of changes affecting quality care.
Develop work assignments and schedules, and assist nursing supervisory staff with these tasks.
Delegate appropriate authority, responsibility, and accountability to Charge Nurses and Nurse Supervisors.
Supervise admissions and readmissions for Medicare Skilled services eligibility or denial.
Notify providers in writing within 24 hours about residents’ skilled-services eligibility status and changes, and ensure written physician certifications are obtained as required by Medicare guidelines.
Coordinate therapeutic services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, for residents who need them.
Monitor resident progress and Medicare Skilled services eligibility, and provide timely notification within 24 hours when eligibility ends.
Make daily rounds to ensure nursing personnel perform assignments according to acceptable nursing standards, and report findings to the DON.
Help provide residents with a comfortable, clean, orderly, and safe environment.
Assess residents’ conditions and care needs through daily rounds.
Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure medications and treatments are provided as ordered and scheduled; report medication errors according to policy.
Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
Ensure residents who cannot call for help are checked frequently.
Serve as Infection Control Preventionist and lead compliance and safety initiatives.
Participate in audits, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary care planning.
Support staffing, onboarding, and training.