Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Job Description

Job Description

A well-established Skilled Nursing Facility in Queens, NY is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join its leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing Services (DNS) with the management of nursing operations and maintaining high-quality resident care.

• Conduct weekly wound and skin rounds.

• Support regulatory compliance and promote effective communication across all levels of the nursing team.

• Ensure the nursing and medical needs of all residents are met.

• Participate in a 24-hour on-call rotation.

• Coordinate and direct the planning and delivery of nursing services.

• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory, best practices, and regulatory standards.

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of resident medical records.

• Assist with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and orienting new nursing staff.

• Oversee the daily staffing process.

• Support and monitor infection prevention and control initiatives.

• Maintain flexibility to address the changing needs of the facility and residents.

Qualifications

• Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license required.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Long-Term Care or Skilled Nursing setting.

• At least 2 years of nursing management experience preferred.

• Previous staff education or training experience preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and supervisory abilities.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V

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