Risk Manager / Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Food Management Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary commensurate with经验

Generous PTO

Comprehensive health coverage

Leadership opportunity to mentor a团队

Staff appreciation events

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a proactive Risk Manager / Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for a premier long-term care facility in a coastal New York community.

The role leads clinical quality, risk mitigation, and DOH reporting with a focus on resident safety and regulatory readiness. Responsibilities include directing incident investigations, coordinating with the Director of Nursing, performing root-cause analyses, and training staff on safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
• 3+ years RN experience in a long-term care facility.
• Prior ADON, Risk Manager or Quality role in long-term care.
• Deep understanding of DOH reporting mandates and surveys.

Responsibilities

• Direct investigation and DOH reporting of all accidents and incidents.
• Oversee nursing operations with the DON to maintain quality.
• Conduct root-cause analyses and implement action plans.
• Ensure compliance with DOH and state survey readiness.
• Educate staff on safety, risk reduction, and incident documentation.

Skills

RN licensed

DOH reporting experience

Risk management

Leadership

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!