Assistant Director of Nursing Policy, Safety, and Patient outcomes.
Listed compensation
$114k-$154k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
Job Location (Full Address)
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Opening
Worker Subtype
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Department: 500402 Nursing Practice/SMH
Work Shift
UR - Day (United States of America)
Range
UR URCC 219
Compensation Range
$114,400.00 - $154,440.00
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Plays a crucial role in supporting the overall nursing leadership team by overseeing the implementation of evidence-based nursing practices, ensuring quality patient care delivery, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the nursing department.
Collaborate with nursing staff, interdisciplinary teams, and administration to develop and maintain policies, procedures, and standards that align with regulatory requirements and best practices in healthcare.
Through leadership and guidance, contribute to the enhancement of patient outcomes, staff development, and organizational excellence in healthcare delivery.
Full time, Days
In collaboration with the Nursing Director and other senior leaders, and with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment, the Assistant Director of Nursing for Policy, Safety, and Patient Outcomes provides strategic leadership and oversight for nursing policies, regulatory compliance, patient safety initiatives, and quality outcomes.
This role ensures alignment with the nursing practice philosophy, organizational objectives, and regulatory and quality standards.
The Assistant Director serves as a key representative for the Nursing Department on hospital and medical center committees and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to promote excellence in patient care, and scope of practice.
Provide oversight for regulatory preparation activities, including guiding teams in the development of action plans, readiness strategies, and documentation processes for surveys conducted by The Joint Commission, NYS Department of Health, and CMS.
5 years experience in nursing leadership/management in an academic medical center or tertiary setting, NYS RN licensure, BSN, MSN required.
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better.
In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics).
This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a BSN and MSN degree along with a valid NYS RN license. A minimum of 5 years of experience in nursing leadership or management within an academic medical center or tertiary setting is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 40 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 50% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$134k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$125k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nursing Leadership listings in New York | 13 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All nursing leadership listings in New York | 243 active | 5,771 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 28% remote · 50% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York registered nurse listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment243 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Nursing Leadership listings | 112 in the last 30 days | 64 the 30 days before (+75%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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