Risk Manager / Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Aspire Talent Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health coverage: medical, dental, and/

On-site parking

Leadership opportunities to mentor a 팀

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a proactive Risk Manager / Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for a premier long-term care facility in New York. The role leads clinical quality and risk mitigation, with direct experience submitting accident and incident reportables to the Department of Health (DOH).

You will partner with the DON to oversee nursing operations, maintain high clinical standards, and conduct root-cause analyses to drive immediate corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in NY or applicable state.
• Hands-on DOH incident reportables submission experience is required.
• Minimum 3+ years of RN experience in long-term care or similar setting.
• Experience as ADON, Risk Manager, or Quality Improvement role preferred.
• Strong understanding of DOH reporting mandates and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct investigation, documentation, and mandatory reporting of all accidents and incidents to DOH.
• Partner with Director of Nursing to oversee daily nursing operations and quality standards.
• Perform root-cause analyses on clinical incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and lead survey readiness.
• Educate and train staff on safety protocols and incident documentation.

Skills

RN License

DOH reporting experience

3+ years LTC RN experience

ADON/Risk Manager experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s in Nursing

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!