Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - Risk Manager

FlexStaff is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / Risk Manager for a permanent, full-time position with one of our clients, a network of skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, and in-home health services operating across New York City, Long Island, and surrounding areas.

This position supports regulatory compliance, promotes a culture of safety, and helps develop staff. It combines assistance to the Director of Nursing with daily clinical operations and oversight of facility-wide risk, including training on accident prevention and safety practices for residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred
• Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2–3 years of nursing administration experience in a long-term care setting
• Experience in risk management, quality assurance, and incident response required
• CPR/BLS certification (Infection Control or Gerontology certification preferred)
• Proficient in EMR systems, MDS coordination, care planning, and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Nursing in daily clinical operations, staffing, and oversight
• Monitor EMR dashboards, clinical alerts, and documentation for compliance and follow-up
• Supervise and mentor nursing staff to ensure quality care, professionalism, and accountability
• Lead facility risk management, incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions
• Oversee accident prevention, safety initiatives, and staff education on clinical best practices
• Conduct clinical rounds, environmental audits, and quality/compliance reviews
• Assist with survey preparation, audit readiness, QAPI, and corrective action planning
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support resident care and care plan development
• Review admissions, complaints, grievances, and reportable incidents to ensure timely response
• Step in with operational leadership in the absence of the Director of Nursing

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e. g. location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity).