Job Title: Associate Director of Nursing
Duration: 08/03/2026 – 10/31/2026
Shift – MON – FRI 8A-430P | Hours per week 37.50
Pay – $80/hr. – $85/hr.

Product Of Practice:
Under the Director of Nursing, the Associate Director of Nursing is responsible for the daily operation of the Nursing Department and the implementation of standards to ensure the delivery of Quality Care. Acts on behalf of the Director in the event of his/her absence.

Job Duties:
-Participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for resident care.
-Interprets departmental and institutional policies and procedures to staff, residents, families, and the community.
-Collaborates with the Director of Nursing to assess staffing needs and formulates staff schedules.
-Collects, analyzes, and presents statistical data as required.
-Assists in budget planning and preparation; monitors cost of supplies and utilization of staff.
-Coordinates activities related to resident care services between nursing and other disciplines.
-Conducts investigations, related to suspected resident abuse, misconduct, neglect, and resident care problems and presents findings to the Director of Nursing.
-Assumes leadership role in Performance Improvement program in the facility.
-Reviews the 24-hour nursing report to determine the effectiveness of nursing interventions and to identify resident care issues.
-Makes rounds regularly to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures and to assess the quality of resident care.
-Conducts periodic rounds with Director of Nursing or members of Administrative staff to appraise selected units or overall function of department.
-Works closely with Staff Education Department to assess staff learning needs and plans programs to meet those needs.
-Acts as a clinical resource in interdisciplinary team meetings.
-Evaluates, annually and as needed, performance of Nurse Managers and Administrative Nursing Care Coordinators.
-Assists in the recruitment and retention of nursing panel.
-Meets weekly with Nurse Managers and Administrative Nursing Care Coordinators to address concerns regarding resident care/services, staffing issues, and labor management.
-Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.
-Attends conferences and meetings to maintain current knowledge of long-term care issues.
-Assists the Director of Nursing in preparation of NYSDOH survey.
-In an emergency, performs other duties necessary for the welfare of the residents or the efficient operation of the facility.

Required Skills & Experience:
-Three years of progressive experience in Nursing Administration.
-Documented competence in caring for persons with AIDS.
-Knowledge of MDS required

Preferred Skills & Experience:
-N/A