Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Skilled Nursing of Brooklyn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Nursing of Brooklyn in Brooklyn, NY seeks an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to lead education and risk management initiatives while overseeing clinical operations. The role focuses on quality of care and staff development within a rehabilitation and skilled nursing setting.

The ADON will support the Director of Nursing Services, coordinate staffing, ensure accurate medical records, and contribute to infection control and compliance efforts.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state
• Minimum 3 years of experience in long-term care settings
• 2 years of management experience preferred
• 1 year of staff education experience preferred
• Strong communication and supervisory abilities
• Ability to work flexible hours

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing Services with management responsibilities and quality of care oversight.
• Conduct weekly wound/skin rounds.
• Support compliance efforts and maintain clear communication across all nursing staff levels.
• Ensure all resident nursing and medical needs are met.
• Provide 24-hour on-call coverage.
• Coordinate and direct overall nursing service planning.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and clinical practice.
• Oversee the accurate and timely completion of medical records.
• Assist with interviewing, hiring, and orienting new nursing personnel.
• Manage the daily staffing process and infection control protocols.
• Maintain schedule flexibility to address unpredictable operational needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Flexible hours

Education

RN license

Job description

A healthcare facility in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON).

this role is an educator / risk management focused position.

Duties

• Assist the Director of Nursing Services (DNS) with management responsibilities and quality of care oversight.




• Conduct weekly wound/skin rounds.




• Support compliance efforts and maintain clear communication across all nursing staff levels.




• Ensure all resident nursing and medical needs are met.




• Provide 24-hour on-call coverage.




• Coordinate and direct overall nursing service planning.




• Apply comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and clinical practice.




• Oversee the accurate and timely completion of medical records.




• Assist with interviewing, hiring, and orienting new nursing personnel.




• Manage the daily staffing process and infection control protocols.




• Maintain schedule flexibility to address unpredictable operational needs.

Requirements

• Active State Registered Nurse (RN) license.




• Minimum of 3 years of experience in long-term care settings.




• 2 years of management experience preferred.




• 1 year of staff education experience preferred.




• Strong communication, basic leadership, and supervisory skills.




• Ability to work flexible hours.

Organization Overview

The facility is a rehabilitation and skilled nursing center featuring an expanded therapy suite and outdoor amenities. It provides short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services and operates as part of a broader regional post-acute healthcare network. Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).