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Penn Yan, NY, USA

Pay Range

$90,000.00-$100,000.00

Pay Range

$90,000.00-$100,000.00

Job Description

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) – Long-Term Care

The Homestead | Penn Yan, NY

About The Homestead

The Homestead in Penn Yan is a skilled nursing and long-term care community dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate, resident-centered care. As part of a collaborative healthcare organization, The Homestead is committed to excellence in nursing practice, regulatory compliance, staff development, and continuous quality improvement.

Position Summary

Under the administrative guidance of the Long-Term Care (LTC) Director of Nursing (DON), the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) supports and enhances clinical and operational systems to achieve positive outcomes for residents, families, and staff.

This role is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating strategies that promote nursing competency, clinical excellence, effective use of technology, and high levels of resident and family satisfaction. The ADON supports fiscal responsibility through budgeting awareness, cost control, and performance improvement initiatives, while maintaining a strong focus on quality resident care.

The ADON maintains 24-hour responsibility and accountability for the facility and actively participates in and/or chairs committees related to nursing operations and organizational performance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Under the administrative guidance of the LTC DON, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

+ Oversee the Performance Improvement Program to ensure care delivery meets regulatory standards and organizational expectations aligned with the mission, vision, and values

+ Participate in the LTC divisional Performance Improvement Committee

+ Provide oversight of PRI and MDS processes to support accurate reimbursement and financial sustainability

+ Represent the Nursing Department on the LTC Safety Committee and coordinate employee safety initiatives

+ Coordinate and oversee attendance and staffing compliance processes

+ Provide daily supervisory oversight of nursing staff and clinical operations

+ Assume Nurse Manager responsibilities in the absence of another Nurse Manager

+ Participate in the recruitment, interview, and selection process for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) candidates

Education

Minimum:

+ Graduate of an accredited school of Registered Professional Nursing

+ Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required or willingness to actively pursue

Preferred:

+ Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Licensure

Required:

+ Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License

Experience

Minimum:

+ Four (4) years of leadership or managerial experience and two (2) years of nursing experience in a Long-Term Care setting

+ Demonstrated knowledge and application of New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) regulations, including experience with the survey process

Preferred:

+ Previous experience in an Assistant Director of Nursing role

Skills & Competencies

Required:

+ Strong ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with medical staff, leadership, residents, families, and the community

+ Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure or challenging situations

+ Excellent organizational, leadership, and multitasking skills

+ Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion

+ Computer proficiency including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software

Preferred:

+ PRI and MDS knowledge and/or experience

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Schedule & Compensation

+ Schedule: Full-time, day shift (hours may vary based on operational needs)

+ On-call: As required; 24-hour accountability applies

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+ Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities

Why Join The Homestead?

+ Supportive leadership and collaborative work environment

+ Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in Long-Term Care

+ Strong commitment to quality improvement and staff development

+ Stability within a respected healthcare organization

Salary Range $90,000.00-$100,000.00 Salary range based on LTC leadership experience

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