Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Skilled Nursing of Brooklyn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Nursing of Brooklyn is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in New York. You will assist the Director of Nursing Services with management tasks while ensuring quality care for residents. The ideal candidate will have an RN license and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in long-term care.

Your responsibilities include conducting weekly rounds, staffing management, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a long-term care setting.
• At least 2 years of management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing Services with management responsibilities.
• Conduct weekly wound and skin rounds.
• Support regulatory compliance and ensure effective communication across nursing staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities

Flexible schedule availability

Education

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license

Minimum 3 years of experience in a long-term care setting

At least 2 years of management experience

Job description

Overview

Skilled Nursing Facility in Brooklyn, NY is looking to hire an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON).

Duties

• Assist the Director of Nursing Services (DNS) with management responsibilities and maintaining quality of care.
• Conduct weekly wound and skin rounds.
• Support regulatory compliance and ensure effective communication across all levels of nursing staff.
• Address the nursing and medical needs of residents.
• Participate in a 24-hour on-call rotation.
• Coordinate and direct planning of nursing services.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and clinical practice.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of medical records.
• Assist with interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new nursing staff.
• Oversee daily staffing processes.
• Support infection prevention and control initiatives.
• Maintain flexibility in scheduling to address operational and resident care needs.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a long‑term care setting.
• At least 2 years of management experience preferred.
• Staff education experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Flexible schedule availability.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V

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