Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / Nurse Educator / Risk Manager
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Nursing
Nurse Educator, Director of Nursing, Nursing Home
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / Nurse Educator / Risk Manager
A well-established geriatric care facility is seeking an experienced and dynamic Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / Nurse Educator / Risk Manager to join its leadership team. This is a unique opportunity for a nursing professional who is passionate about clinical excellence, staff development, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting and be comfortable balancing leadership responsibilities across nursing operations, staff education, and risk management initiatives.
Key Responsibilities- Assist the Director of Nursing with the daily clinical and operational management of the nursing department
- Provide leadership and support to nursing staff across all shifts
- Develop, coordinate, and deliver ongoing staff education and training programs
- Conduct orientation and competency assessments for new nursing employees
- Monitor compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations
- Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and adverse events and implement corrective action plans
- Oversee risk management processes and ensure proper documentation and follow-up
- Assist with survey preparation and regulatory readiness
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident outcomes and quality of care
- Support infection control, clinical audits, and policy implementation
- Active RN license in New York State
- Prior experience as an ADON, Nurse Educator, Clinical Educator, or nursing leadership role in a skilled nursing facility
- Strong background in staff education, training, and competency development
- Experience with risk management, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance
- Thorough understanding of long-term care regulations and survey processes
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to mentor, coach, and develop nursing staff
- Competitive salary of $120,000 – $160,000
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Supportive leadership team
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
- Stable, established geriatric care environment
If you are an experienced nursing leader with a passion for education, quality improvement, and resident care, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more.
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