Job Description

Salary: 88,530.00-132,795.00 USD
Facility: McAuley Residence SNF Sub Acute
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule: Days
Hours:
7:00am-3:00pm / 8:00am-4:00pm
Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the Associate Director of Nursing directs, supervises and coordinates functions and activities in the facility. Provides assistance to the DON for evaluating the quality and appropriateness of care, the effectiveness and efficiency of systems within the setting, and instituting practice changes based on evaluation. As a nursing leader, promotes institutional and professional nursing values, goals, and objectives among nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members. Ensures initial and on-going competency of clinical staff. Implements, and evaluates application of education based on staff's observed clinical performance and knowledge. Directs the implementation of and ensures compliance with standards of nursing practice and adherence to all regulatory requirements. This position entails 24 hour responsibility, authority and accountability.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing required
• Masters of Science Degree in Nursing or Education Preferred
• Current New York State license as a Registered Professional Nurse required
• Current BLS Certification required or obtained within 3 (three) months of hire
• Wound Care Certified (WCC) or obtained within 18 (eighteen) months of hire

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of four (4) years previous long term care, sub-acute, certified home health care, or medical/ surgical RN experience required
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in adult learning/ teaching preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of adult learning principles and teaching techniques
• Strong clinical quality management skills
• Strong problem solving and innovation
• Knowledge of the New York State Nurse Practice Act
• Ability to prioritize/multitask
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team building skills
• Ability to manage vision and purpose
• Conflict management
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other computer software
• Excellent organizational skills
• Leadership abilities and ability to coach and mentor direct reports for performance

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs
• Frequent exposure to many disagreeable physical conditions