RN Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / Infection Control Lead

Hc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k

Supplemental benefits

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Hc is seeking an RN for a combined Assistant Director of Nursing and Infection Control Lead at a long-term care and rehabilitation center. This role pairs leadership with infection prevention oversight to support daily clinical operations.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license, with experience in long-term care and supervisory responsibilities, and is adept at coordinating staff, audits, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• Experience in long-term care or rehabilitation setting.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Familiarity with healthcare compliance standards and surveys.
• Infection control experience or training is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple clinical responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily clinical operations and staffing coordination.
• Provide guidance and oversight to nursing staff and supervisors.
• Coordinate onboarding, team development, and scheduling.
• Maintain standards of care per regulatory expectations.
• Participate in audits and performance improvement activities.
• Support infection prevention and outbreak response efforts.
• Step in for nursing leadership when required.
• Maintain infection control documentation and records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Infection control

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

RN license

Job description

RN Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / Infection Control Lead
Long-Term Care / Rehabilitation Center

A long-term care and rehabilitation center is hiring a Registered Nurse for a combined Assistant Director of Nursing and Infection Control role. This position works closely with nursing leadership to support clinical operations while coordinating infection prevention efforts across the facility.

This opportunity is well-suited for an experienced nurse who is comfortable balancing leadership responsibilities with infection control oversight.

Salary: Up to $140,000 annually
(depending on experience)

Role Overview

• Partner with nursing leadership to help manage daily clinical operations
• Provide guidance and oversight to nursing staff and supervisors
• Assist with staffing coordination, onboarding, and team development
• Help maintain consistent standards of care in line with regulatory expectations
• Participate in internal reviews, audits, and performance improvement activities
• Address clinical concerns and assist with follow-up on incidents as needed
• Step in for nursing leadership when required

Infection Control Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and maintain the facility’s infection prevention program
• Monitor and track infection trends within the building
• Provide staff education on infection control practices and protocols
• Support adherence to public health and regulatory guidance
• Assist with managing infection-related concerns and outbreak response
• Maintain records and documentation for compliance reviews

Qualifications

• Active RN license
• Background in long-term care, rehabilitation, or similar setting
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Familiarity with healthcare compliance standards and survey processes
• Infection control experience or training is a plus
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a clinical environment

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan (401k)
• Optional supplemental benefits
• Paid time off and growth opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

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