We Offer Extremely Competitive Salary, Full Benefits Package, Paid time Off and Opportunities for Professional Growth

Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation, a 227 bed facility Skilled Nursing Facility in Queens, New York is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)/Nursing Educator. The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) assists and complements the Director of Nursing with all nursing tasks. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader with excellent organizational and communication skills, verbal and written. The successful candidate will be a natural instructor with attention to detail and have the ability to motivate and develop the strengths of individuals. He/she will have prior experience in a long term care setting, and experience in training and leading clinical staff. The ADON/Educator must be able to step into different roles to support the overall Department of Nursing as demanded by circumstance.

Ø WE ARE CURRENTLY PAYING A $5,000.00 SIGNING BONUS FOR THIS POSITION (to be paid after successful completion of a 90 day probationary period).

DUTIES:

• Assist the DON with management responsibilities and in maintaining quality of care;
• Responsible for Wound/Skin Rounds weekly;
• Assist with compliance and ensure effective communication with all levels of nursing staff; conduct in-services as needed
• Meet the nursing medical needs of all residents;
• Responsible for the accuracy and timely completion of medical records; accident/incident reports as needed
• Assist with interviewing, hiring and orienting of new nursing staff;
• Oversee daily staffing process;
• Maintain flexibility with work schedule to address unpredictable needs;

• Review application of potential hires; Initial interview with potential hire, in conjunction with the D.O.N. and Administrator.
• Resident Advocate rounds daily to address resident concern.
• Prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation in the elderly.
• Must be knowledgeable in regulatory and infection control compliance
• Any other duties and responsibilities requested by the Administrator.
• Responsible for QA of all accidents/incidents on wound care and other QA projects as delegated.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Current New York RN license required
• Min. 3 yrs. exp. in Long-Term Care settings
• 2 years management experience preferred
• 1 year staff education experience preferred
• Excellent written communication skills required
• Evidence of basic leadership skills and supervision
• Flexible hours required

We offer:

• Competitive wages and excellent vacation, holiday and sick leave packages.
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Direct deposit and weekly paychecks.

ABOUT US:

We are a premier skilled nursing facility located in Queens County, New York. We operate our facility to provide a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and are constantly looking to be the best at what we do. Please join us and begin a rewarding and exceptional career.

Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation,considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB) and using designated PPE when required.

EOE Statement:

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.