RN Director of Nursing Full-time
Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Buffalo, NY 14208, US
$110,000 - $115,000 / year

Humboldt House is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for our Skilled Nursing Facility in Buffalo, NY.

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS

DUTIES:

  • Assist the DON with management responsibilities and in maintaining the quality of care

  • Assist with compliance and ensure effective communication with all levels of nursing staff

  • Meet the nursing medical needs of all residents

  • 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

  • infection control

  • Maintain flexibility with work schedule to address unpredictable needs

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Current New York State 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

  • Flexible hours required

 

 

 

 

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