Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

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St. Patrick's Home Rehabilitation and Health Care is actively seeking a Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for our skilled nursing facility in the Bronx, NY. Duties: Meet the nursing medical needs of all residents Responsible for wound/skin rounds weekly 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 Infection Control and employee health program oversight Requirements: Current New York RN license required Min. 3 yrs. expeirence working in a long-term care settings 2 years management experience preferred 1 year staff education experience preferred Excellent communication skills required Evidence of basic leadership skills and supervision Flexible hours required Salary $120,000 - $130,000 About Us St. Patrick's Home is a Faith-Based facility located in the northwest section of the Bronx, bordering scenic Van Cortlandt Park. Sharing in the Ministry of the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm since 1931, the dedicated staff provides Long and Short-term Care to the elderly, meeting the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of the residents as a part of the St. Patrick's family, where "The Difference is Love." STP23