ADON - Assistant Director of Nursing - Skilled Nursing/LTC

Elderwood • Waverly, NY

1d • $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Elderwood at Waverly is seeking a collaborative and clinically grounded Assistant Director of Nursing to help lead nursing practice, employee development, quality improvement, regulatory readiness, and resident care. This is an opportunity for an experienced RN leader to take on meaningful facility-level responsibility while working closely with the Director of Nursing, Administrator, an assigned Regional Nurse Consultant, and Elderwood’s organization-wide clinical leadership. For an RN ready to grow toward a future Director of Nursing position, the ADON role offers visible leadership experience, executive support, and access to structured development opportunities. At Elderwood, facility nursing leaders are accountable for clinical performance, but they are not expected to lead in isolation. The ADON receives support from the facility Director of Nursing and Administrator, an assigned Regional Nurse Consultant who provides consistent clinical and operational guidance, Elderwood’s Chief Nursing Officer and organization-wide clinical leadership, and a broader network of nursing leaders who share resources, experience, and best practices. This structure allows you to influence care locally while benefiting from the perspective and resources of a larger healthcare organization. Elderwood is committed to identifying and developing future clinical leaders. ADONs who demonstrate strong performance, leadership potential, and an interest in future Director of Nursing opportunities may be considered for advanced development experiences, including Widener University’s Director of Nursing Leadership Academy. The 12-week academy is designed for current and aspiring Directors of Nursing and combines online learning, leadership coaching, faculty mentorship, and applied workshops. Its curriculum addresses practical nursing-leadership responsibilities, including communication, decision-making, team development, employee retention, financial fundamentals, strategic planning, and change management.

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. (In order to comply with company Driving Standards P&P).
• 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

• Promote consistent clinical standards and high-quality resident care.
• Support, coach, and develop nursing employees.
• Strengthen accountability, communication, and teamwork across the nursing department.
• Participate in quality-improvement and performance initiatives.
• Help maintain survey readiness and compliance with applicable clinical and regulatory standards.
• Identify clinical concerns and collaborate with facility leaders on timely solutions.
• Support nursing operations and help move facility priorities forward.
• Serve as an accessible clinical leader for employees, residents, and families.

Benefits

• Annual salary up to $120,000.
• $15,000 sign-on bonus paid during the first year.
• Meaningful influence over nursing practice, employee development, quality, and resident care.
• Close partnership with the Director of Nursing and Administrator.
• Dedicated support from a Regional Nurse Consultant and enterprise clinical leadership.
• Professional-development opportunities for nurses interested in future DON leadership.
• A Twin Tiers location accessible to candidates in both New York and Pennsylvania.

What This Job Offers

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