Assistant Director of Nursing

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
East Haven Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Bronx, NY

Position Summary

East Haven Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as Assistant Director of Nursing. Working closely with the Director of Nursing, the ADON helps oversee daily nursing operations, supports staff development, and promotes safe, compassionate, resident-centered care.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and experience in skilled nursing and long-term care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing with the leadership and daily operations of the nursing department.

• Conduct clinical rounds to evaluate resident care, identify concerns, and follow through on corrective actions.

• Support staffing and scheduling to maintain appropriate coverage based on resident needs, census, and acuity.

• Supervise, coach, and mentor nurses and nursing assistants, reinforcing accountability and professional standards.

• Assist with staff orientation, ongoing education, competency evaluations, and performance reviews.

• Monitor nursing documentation, care plans, medication administration, and treatment practices for accuracy and completion.

• Participate in infection prevention, wound care oversight, fall prevention, and other clinical quality initiatives.

• Assist with incident investigations, resident and family concerns, and timely follow-up.

• Support survey readiness, regulatory compliance, and implementation of plans of correction.

• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities, using clinical trends to improve care.

• Collaborate with physicians, rehabilitation, social services, and other departments to coordinate resident care.

• Provide nursing leadership in the Director of Nursing’s absence and participate in on-call coverage as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current New York State Registered Nurse license.

• Previous nursing leadership experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.

• Strong knowledge of nursing practices, resident rights, infection prevention, and applicable state and federal requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff, manage competing priorities, and address clinical concerns promptly.

• Excellent organizational, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with electronic medical records.

• Prior ADON, nursing supervisor, or unit manager experience preferred.

Apply Today

Join East Haven’s nursing leadership team and help strengthen clinical care, support staff, and improve the daily experience of our residents.