Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Excelsior Care Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) retirement plan

Employee recognition

Professional growth opportunities

Employee discounts and perks

Job summary

Excelsior Care Group in the Bronx, NY is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our premier Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. In this full-time role, you will assist the Director of Nursing in daily operations, ensure CMS/NYSDOH compliance, oversee QA, mentor staff, and drive resident safety.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a salary range of $120,000–$130,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Active New York State RN license required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Minimum two years of nursing leadership as ADON or equivalent.
• Experience in QA, risk management, or regulatory compliance preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of CMS and NYSDOH regulations and survey processes.
• Experience with SigmaCare and SNF Metrics preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing in overseeing daily nursing operations and clinical services.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, NYSDOH, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Maintain survey readiness and participate in regulatory inspections.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, coaching, and retention of nursing staff.
• Lead and participate in QAPI initiatives.
• Educate clinical staff on best practices, infection prevention, and risk reduction.
• Oversee risk management, including incident investigations.
• Analyze incident trends and implement corrective actions to improve resident safety.
• Ensure timely documentation and reporting of incidents and compliance matters.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes and resident satisfaction.
• Foster accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and resident-centered care.
• Serve as a visible, approachable clinical leader throughout the facility.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Prioritization

Tools

SigmaCare

SNF Metrics

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Location: Bronx, NY
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Salary: $120,000–$130,000 annually

Join Our Nursing Leadership Team!

A premier Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in the Bronx, New York, is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and motivated Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON).

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing in overseeing daily nursing operations and clinical services.

• Ensure compliance with CMS, NYSDOH, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

• Maintain continuous survey readiness and participate in regulatory inspections.

• Support the recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, coaching, and retention of nursing staff.

• Lead and participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.

• Educate clinical staff on best practices, infection prevention, and risk reduction.

• Oversee the facility’s risk management program, including incident and accident investigations.

• Analyze incident trends and implement corrective action plans to improve resident safety.

• Ensure timely, accurate documentation and reporting of incidents and compliance matters.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve clinical outcomes and resident satisfaction.

• Foster accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and resident-centered care.

• Serve as a visible, approachable, and supportive clinical leader throughout the facility.

Qualifications

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

• Current BLS/CPR certification.

• Minimum of two years of nursing leadership experience as an ADON, Nurse Manager, or in a comparable supervisory role within skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care.

• Previous experience in quality assurance, risk management, or regulatory compliance strongly preferred.

• Thorough knowledge of CMS and NYSDOH regulations and survey processes.

• Experience with SigmaCare and SNF Metrics preferred.

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical & Dental Insurance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Supportive, Collaborative Leadership Team

• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Advancement

• Employee Discounts and Company Perks