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Job Title: Assistant Director of Nursing Our client, a respected pediatric skilled nursing facility in New York, is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing to help lead clinical operations on a residential care unit. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring excellent, round-the-clock resident care, guiding a team of nursing staff, and acting as an advocate for residents and their families. The ideal candidate brings strong clinical leadership experience in a residential or behavioral health setting, along with the emotional intelligence and change-management skills needed to support both staff and residents through complex care situations.Key Responsibilities Provide 24/7 clinical leadership for the unit, setting and monitoring individualized nursing care goals for each resident.Directly supervise, evaluate, hire, and manage nursing staff, acting as a mentor and role model for clinical excellence. Advocate for residents and families, stepping in to provide guidance and leadership during clinical or behavioral crises.Oversee regulatory compliance, including MDS and Care Plan documentation, occurrence reports, and quality/safety audits. Coordinate staffing schedules, budgets, and supply levels to ensure consistent round-the-clock coverage.Round regularly on the unit to support staff, engage with families, and ensure smooth shift-to-shift handoffs. Lead staff training, competency development, and onboarding for new nursing team members.Partner with facility leadership on policy review, complaint/grievance resolution, and continuous quality improvement.Requirements Minimum of 5 years of RN experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role.Experience in pediatric/adolescent chronic and restorative care strongly preferred. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or related field required.Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required. Active New York State RN License.Current BCLS/PALS certification.Strong skills in change management, emotional intelligence, and team leadership in a residential or behavioral health setting.
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