Assistant Director of Nursing (ADNS)

Apple Rehab Rocky Hill is a 100-bed skilled nursing center located right off the Silas Deane Highway in Rocky Hill, CT. Our facility features private and semi-private rooms spacious enough to fit a resident’s favorite chair. The longevity of our staff creates a family-like atmosphere with picnics and other activities for both staff and residents to enjoy inside or outside in our courtyard. Apple Rehab is a family-owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family. Our expert senior management team is based at our home office in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company with leadership in your backyard.

About the role

Assists the Director of Nursing Services (DNS) in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the daily operations of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards and regulations, as directed by the DNS or Administrator. Represents the DNS at meetings and on committees as required. Ensures the highest quality care is given at all times in a safe, secure facility.

• With guidance of the DNS, plans special studies and evaluations of specific nursing functions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assists in coordinating nursing services with all other resident services and facility staff.
• Fosters and maintains inter-departmental communication and cooperation to ensure issues are addressed correctly.
• Participates in a quality assurance process as well as in DPH surveys and inspections, and assists with actions to correct deficiencies.
• In the absence of the DNS, assumes overall responsibility of the DNS position.
• Acts as a Nursing Supervisor as required.
• Ensures accurate completion of A&I reports and investigations in accordance with policies.
• Tracks incident trends, performs root cause analysis, and develops interventions for accident prevention.
• Assists with performance evaluations of nursing department staff as needed.

Requirements

• Current unencumbered RN license in the state of CT
• Previous experience in long-term care
• Previous experience in a supervisory capacity

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Previous ADNS or DNS experience in a skilled nursing facility

Benefits

Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees working 30 hours or more per week, including:

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 7 paid holidays
• Health insurance benefits
• Short- and long-term disability
• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance
• 401K retirement program
• Longevity credit