Risk Manager / Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

The Recruiting Hive; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO

Health coverage

Leadership opportunity

Staff rewards

Free parking

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a proactive Risk Manager / Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for our premier long-term care facility in New York. This on-site leadership role focuses on clinical quality, risk mitigation, and DOH reporting.

The ideal candidate will have an active RN license, 3+ years in long-term care, and hands-on experience submitting accident and incident reportables to the Department of Health, with a track record of improving safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Non-Negotiable: hands-on experience submitting accident and incident reportables to the Department of Health (DOH).
• 3+ years of RN experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or sub-acute facility.
• Prior experience as ADON / Risk Manager / QIC / Clinical Supervisor in long-term care.
• Deep understanding of DOH reporting mandates and state surveys.

Responsibilities

• Direct the investigation, documentation, and mandatory reporting of all facility accidents, incidents, and reportable events to DOH.
• Partner with the DON to oversee daily nursing operations and maintain high clinical quality standards.
• Conduct root-cause analyses on clinical incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local DOH regulations and lead survey readiness.
• Educate and train nursing staff on safety protocols, risk reduction, and incident documentation.

Skills

RN license

Risk management

Quality improvement

DOH reporting

Job description

Risk Manager / Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Setting: Long-Term Care Facility

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Located in a scenic coastal community, our premier long-term care facility is dedicated to delivering high-quality, resident-centered care in a supportive, resort-style setting.

We are seeking a proactive Risk Manager / Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to lead clinical quality and risk mitigation. Direct experience investigating, managing, and submitting accident and incident reportables to the Department of Health (DOH) is strictly required.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the investigation, documentation, and mandatory reporting of all facility accidents, incidents, and reportable events to the Department of Health (DOH).
• Partner with the Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee daily nursing operations and maintain high clinical quality standards across the facility.
• Conduct thorough root-cause analyses on clinical incidents and implement immediate corrective action plans.
• Ensure continuous compliance with federal, state, and local DOH regulations and lead state survey readiness.
• Educate and train nursing staff on safety protocols, risk reduction, and proper incident documentation.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Non-Negotiable Requirement: Must have documented, hands-on experience submitting accident and incident reportables directly to the Department of Health (DOH).
• 3+ years of RN experience in a long-term care, skilled nursing, or sub-acute facility.
• Prior experience as an ADON, Risk Manager, Quality Improvement Coordinator, or Clinical Supervisor in long-term care.
• Deep understanding of DOH reporting mandates, state surveys, and risk containment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Leadership opportunity: Platform to lead and mentor a high-performing clinical team
• Staff appreciation events and employee rewards
• Free on-site parking

Note: All offers are contingent upon passing standard background, drug, and credentialing screenings.

If you are a clinical leader with strong risk management expertise ready to make a high-visibility impact, we would love to connect with you!