Assist with compliance and ensure effective communication with all levels of nursing staff. Assist the DNS with management responsibilities and in maintaining the quality of care.
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Location
New York
Description
About the job Associate Director of Nursing
Assist the DNS with management responsibilities and in maintaining the quality of care
Responsible for Wound/Skin Rounds weekly
Assist with compliance and ensure effective communication with all levels of nursing staff
Meet the nursing medical needs of all residents
24 hour 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
infection control
Maintain flexibility with work schedule to address unpredictable needs
REQUIREMENTS:
Current New York RN license required
Min. 3 yrs. exp. in Long-Term Care settings
2 years of management experience preferred
1-year staff education experience preferred
Excellent Communication Skills required
Evidence of basic leadership skills and supervision