Assistant Director of Nursing

Assistant Director of Nursing (RN)Lead with purpose. Support with compassion. Grow with Elderwood.Elderwood is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON RN) to join our leadership team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by guiding nursing excellence, supporting a talented team, and ensuring the highest quality of care for our residents.As ADON, youll partner closely with our Director of Nursing and Administrator to drive quality initiatives, support staff development, and uphold regulatory excellence - all within a community known for teamwork, respect, and clinical pride.### Why Elderwood: * Reputation for Excellence: A trusted name in long-term care and rehabilitation, known for compassionate care and clinical integrity. * Collaborative Leadership: Work alongside an experienced Administrator and DON who value mentorship and open communication. * Growth & Support: Enjoy a strong network of clinical leaders across the Elderwood family, with access to training, development, and advancement opportunities. * Mission-Driven Culture: Every day, youll see the impact of your leadership in residents lives and staff success stories.Proudly Rated 4 Stars by CMS!Elderwood at North Creek has earned a 4-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)exceeding both the New York state average (3.33) and the national average (3.32). This distinction reflects our commitment to quality care, strong staffing,### What Youll Do: * Partner with the Director of Nursing to oversee daily nursing operations and ensure exceptional resident outcomes. * Supervise and develop nursing staff - fostering engagement, accountability, and professional growth. * Serve as Infection Control Preventionist, leading compliance and safety initiatives. * Participate in audits, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary care planning. * Step in as Director of Nursing when needed to ensure continuity of leadership and care. * Support staffing, onboarding, and training - helping maintain 24-hour nursing coverage and high-quality service.Benefit Preview: * NEW! Gas Allowance Stipend for qualifying commuters! * Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision * Tuition Reimbursement and PAID Continued Education * 401K with Employer Matching * Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision * Employee Referral Bonus - UP TO $2,000 * Generous PTO & Holiday Package * Flexible Scheduling * And more!### Join a Team That Feels Like FamilyAt Elderwood, we know that strong leadership builds strong teams - and strong teams create better outcomes. If youre a nurse leader who thrives on mentorship, collaboration, and meaningful work, wed love to meet you.Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey with Elderwood. ## ResponsibilitiesAssistant Director of Nursing (RN) Responsibilities: * Assume duties of the Director of Nursing in his/her absence under the direction of the Administrator. * Assist the resident and Social Services in planning the nursing services portion of the resident discharge plan. * Assumes duties of personnel within nursing department as needed or directed by DON and/or Administrator. * Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary. * Recruit, interview, select, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate nursing personnel, delegating as necessary. This also includes counseling and recommending suspension or termination of employees to Director of Nursing or Administrator as necessary, maintaining documentation to support the same. * Ensure adequate 24-hour nursing coverage in the facility. * Ensure that all nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved nursing assistant training program. * Assist the DON in determining the staffing needs of the nursing service departm