About this opportunity
The-Plaza-Rehab-and-Nursing-Cente lists this Assistant Director of Nursing (Posted 9.24.2026 ) opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
OVERVIEW:
Supports the Director of Nursing in executing the goals and objectives of the nursing department in regard to patient/resident rights, patient/resident care and reflects the mission statement of the facility. Serves as a role model to nursing staff while facilitating outcomes-based care delivery, cost management, and enhanced customer satisfaction within the context of an interdisciplinary framework.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interpret and execute administrative, nursing and resident/patient care policies
Ensure compliance with government and accrediting agency standards and regulations pertaining to Nursing
Direct systems and programs within the department designed to meet regulatory standards
Assess, coordinate, plan and implement the systems required to deliver a high standard of care to patients/residents
Define, establish, implement and maintain the standards of care to be delivered Develop the policies and procedures required to meet the standards of care
Ensure that all nursing personnel comply with the written policies and procedures established by the department and the facility
Meet with staff regularly in planning the clinical services, programs and activities of the department and to identify and correct problem areas and improve services
Make reports and recommendations to the Administration concerning the activities of the department
Establish an interdisciplinary framework within which nursing services can be coordinated to ensure that residents’ needs will be met
Review all incident and accident reports before submitting to Director of Nursing, Administration and the Medical Director Plan and maintain a Master Staffing Plan
Establish and maintain qualifications and functions for each nursing position Collaborate with other departments and disciplines in meeting the residents' needs
Recommend standard supply levels and equipment purchases to the Administrator
Actively participate in committees such as QA/PI, Infection Control, Safety, Ethics, Leadership and others
Investigates reports of resident abuse and reports findings to Administration and DOH when appropriate
Participates in pre-admission screening process for all resident referrals
Oversee CMI data collection and submission to DOH
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies
May make determination of death when necessary
Participate in QA/PI Programs by providing for the collection and analysis of data for the continuous quality improvement program
Oversee performance improvement activities as outcome measurements necessitate
Identify areas for improvement in the systems of care delivery
Ensure the nursing units are adequately supplied with medical, nursing, linen, and stationary supplies in order to perform nursing tasks and patient/resident care
Ensure residents’ safety in accordance with resident safety program
Participate in and adhere to employee health, safety, security, and corporate compliance programs
Participate in mandatory in-service and job training programs
Responsible for New Hire Training of required mandatories; Works directly with Department Heads to assure that department specific requirements are conducted for new hires.
Ensures that annual mandatories are conducted for all staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state employed
Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Health Administration is preferred
Comprehensive knowledge of OBRA, Joint Commission and State Rules and Regulations
Must be CPR/BLS certified
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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