Associate DON (Med/Surg) - New York, NY - ADON26-06213

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Associate DON (Med/Surg)
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Day Shift | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM | 37.5–42.5 Hours Weekly | 5 Days/Week
Duration: 14 Weeks
Position Type: Contract
Pay:
Travel Pay: $4,600 Weekly
Local Pay: $105/hour

Position Overview:
Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking an Associate DON (Med/Surg) for an exciting Contract assignment in New York, NY .

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for designated Med/Surg departments
• Supervise nursing staff, unit operations, and daily workflow management
• Assist with staffing coordination and scheduling to maintain adequate unit coverage
• Monitor patient care quality, safety standards, and compliance initiatives
• Collaborate with Nurse Managers and leadership teams to improve departmental operations
• Support performance management, coaching, and corrective action processes
• Maintain systems for documentation, medication error tracking, and counseling records
• Promote patient-centered care and regulatory compliance standards
• Participate in quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and accreditation standards

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nursing Program required
• Active RN License required
• Primary Source Verification of RN License and Registration through NYSED required
• Current BLS Certification required
• Minimum 7 years of nursing experience required
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience required
• Strong Med/Surg leadership experience preferred
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred
• Prior Associate DON or acute care Nurse Leadership experience preferred
• Experience with staffing/scheduling management, quality improvement, patient safety oversight, and regulatory compliance required

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About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission Certified / WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.