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Living Legends Health

Assistant Director of Nursing

Living Legends Health, Painted Post, New York, United States, 14870


Description

Assistant Director of Nursing

SHIFT: Full-Time, Days

PAY: Starting at $80,000.00-$90,000 depending on experience

BENEFITS:

Weekly Paychecks

Same-Day Pay Options

Health, Dental, Life Insurance

Referral Bonus up to $500/referral

Retirement/401k

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of the Administrator and Director of Nursing, has authority, responsibility, and accountability for the functions, activities, and training of the nursing services staff, in addition to the supervision of the Therapy Department and its’ functions within the facility. In the absence of the Director of Nursing, assumes clinical responsibility for the facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing department, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines

Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating our written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the department

Act as a team member, team leader, and supervisor to ensure work is accomplished, and quality care is delivered

Support team members and leaders in a way that celebrates and encourages hard work and success

Ensure that all nursing personnel are following their respective job descriptions

Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.

Help determine staffing needs

Provide direct nursing care as necessary

Additional responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of one-year experience in nursing service administration required

Current and valid license as a Registered Nurse in the state of New York required

Education or experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing is preferred

Must be able to demonstrate age-specific knowledge of developmental factors for adult and geriatric residents

Demonstrate effective communication skills, problem-solving, and conflict resolution

Must be flexible, punctual, professional, and reliable

Strong customer service skills and compassion

ABOUT US:

Absolut Care is comprised of five skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living facility in New York State, including: Absolut Care of Allegany in Allegany, Absolut Care of Aurora Park in East Aurora, Absolut Care of Gasport in Gasport, Absolut Care of Orchard Brooke in Orchard Park, Absolut Care of Three Rivers in Painted Post and Absolut Care of Westfield in Westfield.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)