Assistant Director of Nursing

ArchCare cares for people of all ages and faiths where they are most comfortable and best able to receive it -- at home, in the community and in nursing homes. As the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York, we see enhancing the lives of our elders and others who need extra help to stay healthy and live life to its fullest as more than just a job. To us, it's a privilege and our calling.

We are proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®, a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive, supportive, and inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits/Perks:

• Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, and holidays.
• Participation in 403 (b)
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Discounted membership: Plum Benefits
• Pay for work-related eligible commuter expenses with pre-tax dollars

Organization Competencies

Attitude/Teamwork - Supports a positive environment; takes special actions to "connect" with others.
Demonstrates collaborative spirit in support of "system-ness" and continued integration among ArchCare
entities. Shows energy and enthusiasm in work relationships. Actively seeks ways to promote system
cooperation and foster morale. Demonstrates pride in the team.

Problem Solving/Organization - Effective in recognizing problems and identifying workable solutions. Seeks
out relevant information and effectively prioritizes tasks. Demonstrates appropriate follow-up. Learns from
mistakes; takes ownership of decisions and actions.

Communication/Motivation - Builds strong work relationships through effective interactions with others.
Maintains a high degree of self awareness, with a willingness to admit faults or mistakes. Demonstrates a
high level of respect for others and alternative views. Recognizes value and achievement in others.

Mission/Guest Relations - Places customer needs and expectations at the center of all actions, in
accordance with The Mission of ArchCare. Demonstrates a shared commitment to a supportive, integrated
system. Maintains positive work relationships to improve the quality of life of those we serve.

Job Summary

Assists in administering and coordinating all nursing related services.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or Health Administration.

Education Desired

• Masters of Science Degree in Nursing or Health Administration preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of three years supervisory nursing experience.

License Requirements

• New York State Registered Nurse License required.

Essential Functions

• Assists the Director of Nursing in coordinating with other departments the total personal and nursing care
  of each Resident.
• Receives pertinent information from Shift Supervisors and Unit Managers and works closely with them to
  ensure maximum total care of the Residents.
• Communicates all information pertinent to the total operation of the department to the Director of
  Nursing.
• Works with Shift Supervisors and Unit Managers to ensure that medical supplies are appropriate and
  available.
• Works a second and third shift on a monthly basis or as needed to monitor 24-hour quality care and staff
  performance.
• Assists the Director of Nursing in planning and budgeting for the Nursing Department.
• Contributes to the formulation and revision of the Patient Care Policies Manual and the Nursing
  Procedures Manual.
• Assists the Director of Nursing in maintaining policies and procedures for Pharmaceutical Services and
  their enforcement throughout the facility.
• Interviews, selects and evaluates staff for the Nursing Department.
• Assists the Director of Nursing in providing nursing staff with information on policies and procedures and
  maintaining communication with all levels of staff.
• Supervises and coordinates staffing patterns and schedules in order to provide competent care on all units
  and shifts.
• Cooperates with the Director of Staff Development in planning the nursing aspects of the Inservice
  Program.
• Assists in completing reports and performs all duties required for the efficient operation of Carmel
  Richmond Nursing Home and the welfare of the Residents.
• Assumes the duties of the Director of Nursing in her absence.