Assistant Director, Nursing; LTC

Overview

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) assists the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the delivery of nursing services to ensure the highest quality of resident care.

The ADON supports regulatory compliance, staff development, quality improvement initiatives, staffing oversight, and daily clinical operations while promoting a culture of excellence, accountability, and resident-centered care.

Clinical Leadership:

• Assist in the oversight and coordination of nursing services throughout the facility.
• Support the Director of Nursing in maintaining high standards of clinical care and nursing practice.
• Monitor resident care outcomes and ensure timely interventions are implemented.
• Participate in daily clinical rounds and resident care reviews.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to promote quality resident outcomes.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and clinical case management as needed.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including CMS and Department of Health requirements.
• Participate in survey readiness activities and support the facility during regulatory surveys.
• Monitor documentation practices to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Plans of Correction (POCs) and corrective actions.

Staffing and Workforce Management:

• Assist with nursing staffing oversight to ensure adequate coverage and safe staffing levels.
• Monitor attendance, scheduling, overtime utilization, and staffing efficiencies.
• Participate in recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and retention efforts.
• Provide supervision, coaching, and performance management for nursing staff.
• Participate in employee evaluations, counseling, corrective action, and disciplinary actions as delegated by the Director of Nursing.

Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI):

• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Monitor quality indicators, clinical metrics, and regulatory outcomes.
• Conduct audits and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Assist with implementation of performance improvement plans and staff education initiatives.

Education and Staff Development:

• Provide clinical guidance, mentoring, and support to nursing staff.
• Assist with orientation programs for new employees.
• Coordinate ongoing education and competency validation programs.
• Promote professional growth and leadership development among nursing staff.

Incident and

Risk Management:

• Investigate incidents, accidents, grievances, and complaints involving nursing services.
• Ensure timely reporting, documentation, investigation and follow-up of incidents and reportable events in accordance with facility policy and regulatory requirements.
• Implement corrective actions to reduce risk and improve resident safety.
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning and response activities.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Director of Nursing in their absence, as assigned
• Attend management meetings, clinical meetings, and committee meetings as assigned.
• Prepare reports, audits, and performance data as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and employee information.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience in a long-term care, or nursing home setting required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of progressive nursing leadership experience, such as Nurse Manager, Assistant Director of Nursing, or comparable supervisory role, required.
• Experience supervising nursing staff in a unionized healthcare or long-term care environment, preferred.
• Experience with regulatory surveys, Plans of Correction, quality improvement initiatives, staff supervision, and clinical operations, strongly preferred.

Knowledge and

Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical, regulatory, and operational documents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, providers, and leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Must be trained in, and knowledgeable of, all OBH/Kingsbrook/Rutland policies and procedures pertaining to hazardous waste and hazardous materials and maintain qualifications applicable to assigned work.
• Must comply with all applicable facility policies and procedures, including infection prevention, safety, emergency preparedness, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of emergency codes, regulatory standards, resident rights, infection prevention practices, and nursing home operations.

License/

Certifications:

• Current valid New York State Registered Nurse License, required.
• Current valid Basic Life Support Certification, required.

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