Total Compensation: $145k-$160k
Are you an experienced nurse leader with a passion for pediatric care and developing high-performing clinical teams?
We're seeking a compassionate and collaborative Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join a highly respected pediatric long-term care and specialty healthcare organization dedicated to serving children and young adults with complex medical needs.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a strong clinical leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values family-centered care, and enjoys mentoring staff while driving quality, safety, and operational excellence.
Schedule
- Full-time
- Leadership position
- Five-day workweek (weekend coverage as needed)
What You'll Do
- Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight for nursing operations within assigned patient care areas.
- Mentor, coach, and develop nursing leaders, charge nurses, and frontline staff to promote professional growth and accountability.
- Ensure safe, evidence-based nursing care that supports each resident's individualized goals and highest level of functioning.
- Serve as a clinical resource during complex situations while supporting staff, residents, and families.
- Oversee regulatory readiness and ensure compliance with New York State and federal long-term care standards.
- Monitor completion of care plans, clinical documentation, MDS processes, and required assessments.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, infection prevention, medication management, and clinical outcomes.
- Review incidents, conduct root cause analyses, and implement corrective action plans to improve performance.
- Assist with staffing oversight, scheduling, and workforce planning to ensure appropriate clinical coverage.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and retention of nursing staff.
- Partner with Human Resources and Nursing Leadership on employee performance management, coaching, and professional development.
- Promote a positive, collaborative culture built on communication, accountability, and teamwork.
- Foster strong partnerships with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Participate in care conferences and interdisciplinary meetings to support coordinated, family-centered care.
- Address concerns and assist with resolving resident and family issues in a timely, compassionate manner.
- Promote an environment that prioritizes dignity, safety, and quality of life.
- Assist with departmental budgeting, resource management, and supply oversight.
- Monitor clinical dashboards, documentation reports, and performance metrics.
- Participate in organizational committees, accreditation activities, and policy development.
- Collaborate with clinical educators to ensure staff maintain required competencies and continuing education.
Qualifications
- Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required.
- Minimum of five years of nursing experience.
- At least three years of nursing leadership or supervisory experience.
- Current or recent pediatric experience required, preferably working with medically complex children or young adults.
- Experience in pediatric long-term care, rehabilitation, complex care, behavioral health, or specialty pediatric settings.
- Strong background in quality improvement, regulatory compliance, change management, and staff development.
Why Join Our Team?
- Opportunity to lead and mentor an exceptional pediatric nursing team.
- Meaningful work supporting children and young adults with complex healthcare needs.
- Collaborative interdisciplinary environment.
- Strong organizational support for leadership development.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
- Mission-driven culture focused on compassion, innovation, and clinical excellence.
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Pay: $145,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
