Assistant Director of Nursing

Healthcare Nursing of the Bronx · Bronx, NY, Bronx County, NY; New York State, United States

A Skilled Nursing Facility in the Bronx is seeking an experienced and dedicated nursing professional for a leadership opportunity within a long-term care setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing Services (DNS) with management responsibilities and the delivery of quality resident care.

• Conduct weekly wound and skin rounds to monitor resident conditions and ensure appropriate follow-up.

• Support regulatory compliance and promote effective communication across all levels of nursing staff.

• Ensure residents' nursing and medical care needs are appropriately addressed.

• Participate in a 24-hour on-call rotation or provide on-call coverage as required.

• Coordinate and oversee the planning and delivery of nursing services.

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory, clinical practices, and applicable standards of care.

• Ensure medical records and clinical documentation are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

• Assist with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and orienting new nursing staff.

• Oversee daily staffing operations to ensure appropriate nursing coverage.

• Support infection prevention and control initiatives.

• Maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate operational needs and unexpected situations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.

• Minimum of three years of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting.

• Two years of nursing management experience preferred.

• One year of staff education or clinical training experience preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and team-building abilities.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Flexibility to meet the scheduling and operational demands of the position.

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