Assistant Director of Nursing; ADON

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Schervier Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in the Bronx, NY is currently seeking a talented clinician to join our team as Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). We offer great benefits and salary is negotiable, based on experience.

We are a well‑run 364 bed skilled nursing facility located in the Bronx, right near the Hudson River. Our nursing staff are caring, energetic, and positive. Join our supportive team and use your skills in an environment that appreciates you!

Assist the Director of Nursing Services on weekends in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day‑to‑day functions of the nursing service department, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long‑term care facility.

• Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating our written policies and procedures that govern the day‑to‑day functions of the nursing service department.
• Ensure that reference material (i.e., PDR'S, Federal and State Regulations, etc.) maintained at the nurses' stations is current.
• Recommend to the Director written material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day‑to‑day needs of residents.
• In the absence of the Director, serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of the facility (i.e., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Budget, Quality Assurance & Assessment, etc.).
• Assist the Director in preparing written and/or oral reports of the nursing service programs and activities to submit to such committee(s).
• Respond to need for staffing shortages by arranging for replacement staff.
• Track infection control, exposure control, and resident care trends to provide proactive improvement. Identify areas of concern and offer recommendations and suggestions to the Director of Nursing.
• Inform Central Supply of any supplies that are needed.
• Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

• Long Term Care experience is required.
• Must possess and maintain a current New York license as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Experience as an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON).
• Must be able to move, lift, and position patients.