Assistant Director of Nursing - Med/Surg - ADONKP

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) – Med/Surg

Location: New York, NY

Contract Type: Travel / Local Opportunity

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced, leadership-driven Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to oversee Medical-Surgical units. In this role, you will report directly to the Director of Nursing (DON) and serve as a key leader in driving clinical excellence, managing unit operations, and mentoring nursing staff.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership & Operations
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Nursing (DON) to implement facility policies, clinical protocols, and departmental goals
• Oversee daily clinical and administrative operations of the Medical-Surgical units
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and Joint Commission standards
• Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, satisfaction, and reduced readmissions
• Support evidence-based nursing practices and operational excellence

Staff Management & Development
• Mentor Nurse Managers, Charge Nurses, and staff RNs to support professional growth and team development
• Optimize staffing patterns to maintain safe nurse-to-patient ratios and efficient workflow
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, annual evaluations, and competency tracking for nursing staff
• Foster a collaborative, patient-focused, and supportive work environment

Requirements:
• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Master’s Degree (MSN, MHA, or MBA) highly preferred
• Minimum 3–5 years of acute care clinical experience within a Medical-Surgical setting required
• Minimum 2–3 years of progressive nursing leadership experience required
• BLS Certification required
• Advanced certifications such as CMSRN or NE-BC preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, conflict-resolution, and organizational skills required
• Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) platforms preferred

For more details contact at View email address on ziprecruiter.com or Call / Text at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: 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.