Assistant Director of Nursing

POSITION:
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

COMPENSATION: $130,000–$140,000 annually

DEPARTMENT:
Nursing

REPORTS TO:

Director of Nursing / Administrator

San Simeon by the Sound Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse to serve as Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON).

The ADON is a key member of the nursing leadership team and works closely with the Director of Nursing to oversee the delivery of high-quality nursing services throughout the facility. This position assists with clinical operations, staff supervision, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, infection prevention, resident care, and survey readiness.

• Assist the Director of Nursing with the overall management and daily operation of the Nursing Department.
• Provide leadership, direction, and clinical support to RNs, LPNs, CNAs, nursing supervisors, and other nursing personnel.
• Help ensure adequate staffing and appropriate assignment of nursing personnel based on resident acuity and facility needs.
• Monitor the quality and appropriateness of resident care and address identified concerns promptly.
• Assist with implementation and enforcement of nursing policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Participate in resident assessments, care planning, clinical meetings, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Assist with investigations involving incidents, accidents, allegations, grievances, and other resident-care concerns.
• Support facility compliance with New York State Department of Health, CMS, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participate in survey preparation, survey management, plans of correction, and ongoing survey readiness.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives and identify opportunities to improve clinical outcomes.
• Monitor documentation and ensure nursing records are accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable requirements.
• Assist with staff education, competency evaluations, orientation, coaching, counseling, and performance management.
• Monitor infection-control practices and reinforce appropriate clinical and safety protocols.
• Assist with reducing avoidable hospitalizations, falls, pressure injuries, medication errors, and other adverse clinical outcomes.
• Serve as a nursing leadership resource during emergencies and significant changes in resident condition.
• Collaborate with Administration, Rehabilitation, Social Services, Dietary, Medical Providers, and other departments to promote coordinated resident care.
• Assume additional nursing leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Director of Nursing when assigned.

• Current and unrestricted New York State Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license required.
• Prior nursing leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Skilled nursing facility, long-term care, or post-acute rehabilitation experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of CMS and New York State skilled nursing regulations.
• Strong clinical assessment, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively supervise staff and manage multiple clinical priorities.
• Experience with electronic medical records, preferably Point Click Care  or a similar system, preferred.

Annual salary range: $130,000–$140,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

San Simeon by the Sound Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a professional and inclusive workplace.