Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - Long-Term Care in Far Rockaway

Job Description

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) – Long-Term Care

Are you a passionate and experienced nursing leader ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our dedicated team, a well-established long-term care facility committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our residents.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) will support the Director of Nursing in overseeing the clinical operations of the facility, ensuring regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and exceptional resident care. This leadership role involves mentoring and developing nursing staff, implementing policies and procedures, and collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing and directing all nursing services in accordance with state, federal, and facility regulations.
• Supervise and support nursing staff, including hiring, training, evaluations, and performance improvement.
• Ensure resident care plans are implemented and updated to meet individualized health needs.
• Lead quality assurance and infection control initiatives.
• Conduct rounds to monitor care standards, compliance, and resident satisfaction.
• Collaborate with physicians, families, and staff to ensure a team-based approach to care.
• Participate in facility inspections, audits, and surveys.

Qualifications:

• Current RN license in New York.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience in long-term care, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal regulations related to long-term care (LTC) and skilled nursing facilities (SNF).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, resident-centered environment.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Prior experience as an Assistant Director of Nursing or Nurse Manager.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive team environment with growth and advancement opportunities.
• Commitment to employee wellness and work-life balance.

If you are a dedicated nursing professional, Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) looking to make an impact in long-term care leadership, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today on this site or at reagan.allen@gogpac.com.  We look forward to hearing from you.  

All inquiries and résumés will be handled with strict confidentiality to ensure privacy throughout the hiring process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.