Nursing Jobs in Hackettstown, NJ
$105,000 - $115,000 / year
Assistant Director of Nursing Services (ADON) RATE: $105,000- $115,000 Per Year BENEFITS: • Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday” • Monthly Gift Giveaways!! • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Disability Insurance • 401K • Holiday Pay • Paid Time Off ABOUT US: At Alameda Center we are big believers in making coming to work a positive experience and that is why we invest in and give back to our staff. From our weekly “Thankful Thursday” Program to our Monthly Gift Giveaways and various other programs we run there is always something exciting going on. Join Our team today and have an experience like never before!! POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Director of Nursing is the second highest level of position in the nursing department. This position takes on some of the responsibilities of the nursing department as may be delegated. He/she provides assistance in the functioning of the nursing department. In addition, he/she assists and supports the translation of the nursing philosophy of the facility into nursing practice by participating in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing care delivery system. RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1 Assists and participates in the development, organization and implementation of the philosophy, objectives, policies, procedures and standards of nursing care in accordance with the goals of Windsor Gardens Care Center; 2 Confers with the Director of Nursing in assessing the quality of nursing care being delivered and recognizes the need for improving or changing nursing practices; 3 Assists with the development, direction, participation, and evaluation of the orientation program for nursing personnel; responsible for orientation of new nursing employees in the absence of the Director of Staff Development; 4 Makes daily rounds to evaluate resident care, the progress of individual employees, monitors nursing practices and assists personnel with nursing and educational needs; 5 Remains cognizant of legal aspects of nursing practice as well as government regulations; demonstrates this in teaching, supervision, and evaluation of resident care; 6 Assists with on-site evaluation of employee performance and assesses need for progressive disciplinary action; participates in employee conferences, as requested by the Director of Nursing; 7 Concerns his/herself with the safety of all facility residents in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents. Also, ensures that the facility adheres to the legal, safety, health, fire and sanitation codes by being familiar with his/her role in carrying out the facility’s fire, safety and disaster plans and by being familiar with current MSDS; 8 Assists with daily scheduling to ensure adequate and safe staffing necessary to deliver nursing services; keeps within predetermined par level staffing ratios; 9 Acts as on-call nursing clinical resource person, as scheduled; 10 Participates in internal audit of nursing practice and in the plan of correction when deficits are identified; 11 Compiles end-of-month reports to be submitted to the DON; 12 Establishes and facilitates effective employer/employee relations; 13 Assures that MDS, RAPS and care plans for the residents on the unit are completed in a timely manner and comply with all nursing facility/regulatory policies; 14 Acts as a liaison for residents, families, visitors and staff to resolve concerns and issues, always with the goal of resident satisfaction; 15 Participates in the Q.I. program of the nursing facility; 16 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights; 17 Performs other duties as requested. SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 1 A graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a current registered nurse licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing. 2 A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent clinical experience is required and a minimum of two years of clinical experience in long-term care nursing with one year in a management/administrative or supervisory capacity is preferred. 3 BSN preferred. JOB SKILLS: 1 Must have thorough knowledge of nursing theory, techniques, and practices. 2 Must have thorough knowledge of the mechanics of modern nursing care equipment and devices. 3 Must have considerable knowledge of medications, their proper dosage and expected results. 4 Must possess the ability to work independently, problem solve and make decisions as necessary. 5 Must possess the ability to positively interact with personnel, resident, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public. 6 Must have ability to supervise nursing functions in an effective manner. 7 Must have ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions of a technical nature. 8 Must possess thorough knowledge of licensing and certification regulations. 9 Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test. PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES: 1 The Assistant Director of Nursing relieves the Director of Nursing in his/her absence. Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees. 2 He/she carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required. South Mountain Nursing Healthcare Center, a skilled nursing facility located in Union County, is looking to hire an RN Weekend Supervisor RN 11-7 WEEKEND SUPERVISOR: Basic Duties: A professional nurse with nursing management experience coordinating, directing and evaluation of the delivery of nursing care by the Nursing Department. Must be able to assist staff in managing their units and provide quality resident care. Experience with PPC a plus. Please email your resume if interested and qualified. We'd love to hear from you! Job Type: part time Salary: From $43.00- $50.00 per hour We offer a competitive hourly rate and for full time staff a generous benefit package including Health, Dental, Matched 401(k) and PTO Days. Nursing: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: BLS Certification (Preferred) RN (Preferred) APPLY TODAY! #OCEAN2024 
