Assistant Director of Nursing

VestraCare • Village of Boonville, NY

1d • $90,760 - $97,760 • Onsite

About The Position

Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join its leadership team in Boonville, New York. The ADON assists the Director of Nursing with oversight of clinical operations, regulatory compliance, quality improvement initiatives, infection prevention activities, and nursing staff performance. The role supports compassionate, resident-centered care and a collaborative workplace.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory nursing position in a long-term care setting.
• Valid New York State Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Strong knowledge of state, federal, and local long-term care regulations.
• Experience with infection prevention, quality improvement, survey readiness, and nursing operations.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records, computer applications, and electronic communication systems.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to promote a positive, productive, and resident-centered work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, physicians, regulatory agencies, and external partners.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a supervisory nursing position in a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating nursing department operations.
• Supervise nurse leaders, managers, supervisors, licensed nurses, and nursing support staff.
• Ensure adherence to departmental policies, procedures, and the facility master staffing plan.
• Assume the Director of Nursing’s responsibilities in their absence.
• Direct and monitor implementation of resident care policies and nursing standards.
• Coordinate pharmacy services and participate in MDS and CMI management activities.
• Lead or assist with infection prevention and control programs, surveillance, reporting, and education.
• Serve as Workers’ Compensation Coordinator as applicable to facility operations.
• Address family, visitor, and staff concerns and assist with conflict resolution.
• Issue preliminary disciplinary actions and support employee performance management efforts.
• Monitor resident conditions, laboratory reports, incident reports, and infection surveillance activities.
• Participate in resident care plan meetings, clinical rounds, and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Ensure compliance with infection control practices, isolation precautions, and safety standards.
• Participate in survey readiness activities and support state and federal surveys.
• Contribute to Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives, including antibiotic stewardship programs.
• Prepare reports, monitor quality indicators, and assist with performance improvement projects.
• Personally greet new admissions on the next business day following admission.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Administrator.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time and part-time employees.
• Weekly or same-day pay options.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Retirement saving options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree