ADON - Assistant Director of Nursing

Elderwood • Grand Island, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Elderwood at Grand Island is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON – RN) to join their facility leadership team. This role offers an opportunity to influence nursing practice, develop employees, strengthen quality outcomes, and ensure residents receive consistent, compassionate care. The ADON will partner closely with the Director of Nursing and Administrator to advance clinical priorities, support nursing employees, maintain survey readiness, and uphold regulatory standards. The position provides meaningful responsibility within the facility and access to an experienced network of clinical leaders across the Elderwood organization. Elderwood emphasizes visible clinical impact, facility leadership partnership, clinical support beyond the facility, leadership development opportunities, and purposeful work where the connection between nursing leadership, employee success, and resident outcomes is clear. The role is supported by Elderwood Administrative Services, including the Chief Nursing Officer and a Regional Nurse Consultant, who provide guidance, share best practices, and assist with quality, regulatory readiness, clinical operations, and nursing leadership development. This structure allows for local leadership with the benefit of a larger clinical organization's resources. Elderwood is committed to developing future clinical leaders, offering advanced development experiences like Widener University’s Director of Nursing Leadership Academy for those with strong performance and leadership potential interested in future Director of Nursing opportunities. The academy covers communication, decision-making, team development, retention, financial fundamentals, strategic planning, and change management. The position is located conveniently for CNAs in Grand Island, Kenmore, Tonawanda, Niagara Falls, Wheatfield, North Tonawanda, and Buffalo.

Requirements

• Must possess, as a minimum, a degree in Nursing from an accredited school.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as in state.
• Working knowledge of the needs of geriatric complex care requiring long term care, the principles of management, supervision, organizational behavior and structure, and communication systems.
• A physical examination and/or evidence from a physician indicating free of communicable disease to be available upon employment.
• Must be in good physical and mental health.
• Ability to work independently or part of a group.
• Effectively communicate with others.
• If expected to drive company vehicle- must have valid driver's license with good driving record and be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have, as a minimum, 2 years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors.
• In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Nice To Haves

• Baccalaureate degree preferred.
• Previous long-term care experience is desirable.
• Computer knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director of Nursing to oversee daily nursing operations and ensure exceptional resident outcomes.
• Supervise and develop nursing staff - fostering engagement, accountability, and professional growth.
• Serve as Infection Control Preventionist, leading compliance and safety initiatives.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Step in as Director of Nursing when needed to ensure continuity of leadership and care.
• Support staffing, onboarding, and training - helping maintain 24-hour nursing coverage and high-quality service.

Benefits

• Access to an experienced network of clinical leaders across the Elderwood organization.
• Benefit from the broader clinical leadership and resources of Elderwood Administrative Services.
• Opportunity to lead locally while benefiting from the experience, perspective, and resources of a larger clinical organization.
• Opportunity to be considered for advanced development experiences, including Widener University’s Director of Nursing Leadership Academy.
• Environment where potential can be recognized, developed, and supported.

What This Job Offers

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