Assistant Director of Nursing

*We are hiring for an Assistant Director of Nursing to join our team!*Where you work is as important as the work you do! When it comes to our employees, we believe no one does it better than Athena. Not only do we continually strive to be the best in the care and services we provide to our patients and their families, but we also aim to be the employer of choice.* Vacation Time* Competitive pay* Health insurance among the lowest employee contributions in the state (Employee Contributions as low as $12.00 for singles & $39.00 for families)* 401(k) with employer match* Short Term Disability* Life Insurance* Career growth opportunitiesAthena Health Care Systems, based in Connecticut, has been a leader in providing quality health care services since 1984. With nursing homes throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena has been recognized as one of the largest and most respected operators of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England. By enhancing the quality of life and quality of our environments, we have made our managed facilities a better place for our residents to live and a better place for employees to work.*GENERAL & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: ** Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in this state.* Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.* Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.* Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care.* Must be knowledgeable with the privacy rule and ensure all staff comply with facility privacy practices policies and procedures.* Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.* Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.* Must be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.* Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice.*EDUCATION: *Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited school of nursing, college or university. B.S.N. preferred. CPR certified.We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where prohibited by state law).Location: 605 Main Street, Wareham, MA 02571Job Type: Full-time