Assistant Director of Nursing

Pride Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Associate Director of Nursing to lead off-shift operations, ensuring quality care and compliance. This role involves overseeing clinical management, staffing, and performance metrics while fostering a supportive environment for staff development. Ideal for nurse leaders aiming for long-term growth, this exempt position offers a unique opportunity to impact patient-centered care positively. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence in healthcare delivery and make a difference in the lives of patients and staff alike.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Legal support

Employee discounts with preferred vendors

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience required.
• Previous ADON experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with CMS and Joint Commission standards.
• Manage unit staffing schedules and performance metrics.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Creative problem-solving

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

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POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a dynamic Associate Director of Nursing to provide leadership and oversight during off-shift hours, weekends, and holidays. This role is integral to maintaining quality, safety, and performance standards across units, ensuring compliance, supporting staff development, and upholding patient-centered care.

The ADON is responsible for clinical management, performance metrics, staffing oversight, regulatory readiness, and the overall delivery of nursing care during assigned shifts.

NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet all of the following to be considered:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (Required)
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience
• Previous ADON (Associate Director of Nursing) experience
• Recent Acute Care hospital experience
• Demonstrated Joint Commission Readiness involvement
• Availability for nights and evenings, including alternating weekends

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Standard Compliance

• Ensure adherence to CMS, IHI, CAP, and Joint Commission standards
• Lead quality/performance improvement initiatives and training
• Use “tracer” tools to monitor and correct compliance gaps

Operational & Clinical Oversight

• Manage unit staffing schedules and performance metrics
• Collaborate with nursing leadership on care standards and compliance
• Maintain a safe, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered environment

Leadership & Strategic Planning

• Participate in service and unit-based strategic planning
• Drive patient and staff satisfaction initiatives
• Develop nursing care delivery plans and team engagement strategies

Staff Development

• Educate, evaluate, and mentor nursing staff
• Provide training on systems and departmental procedures
• Implement retention strategies and professional development plans

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Creative problem-solving and a performance improvement mindset
• Comfortable with the physical demands of standing, walking, and bending
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This role provides House Coverage during off-hours
• Ideal for nurse leaders seeking long-term growth in a contract-to-hire pathway
• This leadership position is an exempt role

Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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