The Homestead | Penn Yan, NY
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.
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.
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
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)
Required:
Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License
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
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: Full-time, day shift (hours may vary based on operational needs)
On-call: As required; 24-hour accountability applies
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities
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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UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides a full range of acute and long-term care health services to residents of the Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York. Finger Lakes Health is comprised of Geneva General Hospital, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, The Homestead at Soldiers & Sailors, Huntington Living Center and the Living Centers at Geneva – North and South. Services are provided on three campuses located in Geneva, NY (Ontario County), Waterloo, NY (Seneca County) and Penn Yan, NY (Yates County). The 660-bed health system is governed by a common Board of Directors and is served by a common management team. With 85 active staff physicians, the health system offers a broad range of primary, specialty and sub-specialty services to residents of the Finger Lakes region. No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay. Discounts for essential services at our outpatient clinics are offered based on family size and income.
