Assistant Director of Nursing

The McGuire Group•Tonawanda, NY

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Northgate Health Care Facility is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join its leadership team. This role involves assisting the Director of Nursing in managing clinical operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving quality improvement, overseeing infection prevention, and evaluating nursing staff performance. The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader dedicated to resident care, team development, and operational excellence. Northgate Health Care Facility, located in North Tonawanda, NY, is part of The McGuire Group, a leader in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care. With a CMS 4-Star Overall Rating, Northgate prioritizes high-quality care in a supportive, team-oriented environment that empowers employees for professional growth and positive impact.

Requirements

Wound Care Certified & Infection Control Certification preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
Minimum experience requirement: 2 years of experience in a supervisory nursing position in a long-term care setting
3 to 5 years of experience in a supervisory nursing position in a long-term care setting preferred
Valid NYS Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License required
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 effectively communicate with residents, families, staff, physicians, regulatory agencies, and external partners

Nice To Haves

Wound Care Certified
Infection Control Certification
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 responsibilities of the Director of Nursing 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