Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Throgs Neck Rehabilitation and Nursing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Generous paid time off (PTO)

401(k) retirement plan

Employee recognition programs

Supportive, collaborative leadership

Opportunities for professional growth

Employee discounts and company perks

Job summary

Throgs Neck Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our leadership team in Bronx, NY. You will partner with the Director of Nursing to oversee daily clinical operations, maintain survey readiness, and develop our nursing staff.

The role emphasizes quality assurance, risk management, and regulatory compliance, with responsibilities across staff mentoring, training, and interdepartmental collaboration to improve resident safety and

Qualifications

• Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• At least 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.
• 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.

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.
• Serve as a visible, supportive clinical leader and promote accountability, teamwork, and resident-centered care.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

RN license

Tools

SigmaCare

SNF Metrics

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Facility: Throgs Neck Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
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

Throgs Neck Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our leadership team. You’ll partner with the Director of Nursing to oversee daily clinical operations, maintain survey readiness, improve resident safety, and develop our nursing staff.

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.
• Serve as a visible, supportive clinical leader and promote accountability, teamwork, and resident-centered care.

Qualifications

• Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• At least 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.
• 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 and 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