Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Company: Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing
Location: Rochester
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Full-time Description Personalcare Registered Professional
Nursing P.C. is currently looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to
work full-time as the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in the
medical department at the Monroe County Jail located in Rochester,
NY. In this role the DON manages and evaluates nursing care
delivery in accordance with Personalcare philosophy, goals, and
objectives. The DON also ensures that nursing practice complies
with established nursing standards. Available Shift: FT Eve (3:00
PM - 11:30 PM) Responsibilities: Administrative: Report to and meet
with Health Services Administrator and Medical Director on a
regular basis. Prepare reports as required. Maintain a professional
nursing attitude at all times. Maintain a professional working
relationship with facility staff, unit staff, contracted providers,
outside service providers and Corporate Staff. Is tactful and
diplomatic at all times. Functions as a role model for nursing
staff. Make use of established Corporate and Facility policies and
procedures in decision-making. Must use factual data and sound
independent judgment in meeting the responsibilities and performing
the duties of this position. Interpret and ensure compliance with
established standards of Personalcare and NCCHC/ACA. Orient,
supervise and evaluate performance of nursing personnel (in
collaboration with Health Services Administrator). Final approvals
must be received from Corporate staff. Assign and direct nursing
staff. Develop and monitor work schedules and provides coverage
with appropriate staff to maintain adequate staffing levels.
Clinical: Maintain accurate records of all controlled substances,
narcotics, and sharps in accordance with applicable state and
federal laws. Provide health counseling to inmates/patients.
Conduct sick call for inmates/patients and provide provisional
diagnosis and treatment for selected minor illness and injuries
defined by written protocol approved by Personalcare Medical
Director. Refer all cases not covered by written protocol that do
not respond to treatment to an appropriate Personalcare Physician.
Receive and give inter-shift report to ensure continuity of care
and to disseminate pertinent information necessary to the
functioning of the on-coming shift. Observe, report, and document
symptoms, reactions, and progress of inmates/patients and formulate
a plan of nursing care. Review, evaluate and coordinate planning
for future admissions, participates in pre-release planning with
other members of the facility staff. Collect complete on-going data
to determine nursing care needs. Monitor nursing care which
promotes, maintains, and restores the well being of
inmates/patients. Perform all aspects of general and specialized
nursing care principles and techniques in the care and treatment of
the ill inmate/patient within the facility. Assist physicians
during performance of physical examinations and physician visits.
Perform initial inmate/patient physical assessment (intake
screening) according to established written protocol. Full Job
Description :
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BENEFITS: Personalcare believes in offering a competitive
compensation and benefits package to their employees. Standard
benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, Vision,
Life and Disability options, Generous PTO, 401k with match, and a
Tuition Reimbursement Program. Requirements The Assistant Director
of Nursing is a fast-paced position, and as such we must have
someone who has the ability to multi-task and has a good grasp of
patient assessment skills. Other requirements for the Registered
Nurse include: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of New
York Previous management experience of a medical facility or more
or 3 years experience working in an emergency department.
Experience in health care delivery system. Decision making ability
required. Ability to communicate effectively. Leadership ability
required. Demonstrate clinical competency Salary Description
$110,000 - $115,000 / Year
Keywords: Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing, Irondequoit , Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), Healthcare , Rochester, New York
