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Assistant Director of Nursing - ADON (RN)

National Health Care Associates

Catskill, NYFull-time$115–125K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$115–125K/yr
Location
Catskill, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Assistant Director of Nursing works with the Director of Nursing to set and achieve clinical program objectives and support care standards, resident well-being, and facility culture. The role oversees daily clinical operations, including care coordination and compliance, and assumes the Director’s responsibilities in their absence. The schedule is Monday through Friday with rotating weekend call.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Nursing OperationsResident-Centered CareHealthcare DeliveryInnovationQuality ImprovementClinical SkillsLeadershipOrganizationDecision-MakingCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsWound CareInfection Prevention

Qualifications

Valid State RN LicenseAdvanced Degree or CertificationNursing Leadership Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Full job description

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A Great Place to Work

The Pines at Catskill is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 154 Jefferson Heights, Catskill, New York, 12414

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*** Mon-Fri schedule with rotating weekend call**

*** Sign-On Bonus - $10,000**

* We have best coverage and the most affordable health insurance in the business

* We are a Caring Gene approved employer, IYKYK

* Weekly Pay

What You'll Do:

As the Assistant Director of Nursing, you will work closely with the Director of Nursing to set and achieve clinical program objectives aligned with our mission. Your leadership will contribute to the enhancement of our care standards, resident well-being and the culture of our facility.

The Assistant Director of Nursing facilitates the implementation of the care delivery model and is responsible for the daily clinical operations of the center including compliance, coordination of care and ensuring patient and family satisfaction. In the absence of the Director of Nursing, the Assistant Director assumes all responsibilities and duties of the Director position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee nursing operations, including staffing, training, and quality assurance

  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of nurses and healthcare professionals

  • Support the development and implementation of care plans and protocols

  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to optimize resident care

  • Serve as operational liaison between the nursing units and the Director of Nursing Ensure the delivery of exceptional care to our residents

  • Lead Wound Care and Infection Prevention activities

  • Participate in quality assurance monitoring and ensure compliance to regulatory standards

  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in nursing care

If you are a visionary nursing leader with a passion for transforming healthcare, consider this exceptional Assistant Director of Nursing opportunity! Drive excellence locally and across the long-term care industry in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.

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What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Catskill team enjoys:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package

  • Comprehensive training and mentorship

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development

  • Supportive and collaborative work environment

  • The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Rate of Pay

USD $115,000.00 - USD $125,000.00 /Yr.

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What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of an Assistant Director of Nursing include:

  • Valid state RN nursing license

  • Advanced degree or certification preferred

  • Commitment to resident-centered care and excellence in healthcare delivery

  • Visionary mindset with a focus on innovation and quality improvement

  • Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both

  • Strong clinical, leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills

  • Experience in a nursing leadership role in a Long-Term Care or similar healthcare setting preferred

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

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We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

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ID 2026-8192

Location/Org Data : Name The Pines at Catskill Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

Category Nursing

Position Type Full-Time

Location : Location US-NY-Catskill

Rate of Pay USD $115,000.00 - USD $125,000.00 /Yr.

How this job compares

Set against the 693 open Nursing Leadership jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$115–125K/yr
  • New York median$127–167K/yr55 salary ranges
  • US median$110–148K/yr250 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $120K, is 16% below the New York median midpoint ($143K) — in the middle half of Nursing Leadership salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 103 open Nursing Leadership jobs in New York and 693 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Nursing Leadership postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (524 postings).
Education
286 of the 693 open Nursing Leadership jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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