Assistant Director of Nursing
Listed compensation
$91k-$98k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
- Salaried: $90,760- $97,760 (depending on experience)
- Equivalent Hourly: $43.63- $47
- Sign-on Bonus: $10,000!!
- Shift: Full-Time
- Schedule: Days
Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is looking to add an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to its leadership team.
In this role, you'll assist the Director of Nursing in overseeing clinical operations, regulatory compliance, quality improvement initiatives, infection prevention activities, and nursing staff performance.
If you're a strong clinical leader who is passionate about resident care, team development, and operational excellence, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Located in Boonville, NY, Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is proud to be part of The McGuire Group, a recognized leader in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services throughout New York State.
Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate, resident-centered care while fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace where employees can thrive. At Sunset, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful connections, grow your skills, and make a positive impact in the lives of residents every day. Join a team that values compassion, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating nursing department operations
- Supervise nurse leaders, managers, supervisors, licensed nurses, and nursing support staff
- Ensure adherence to departmental policies, procedures, and the facility master staffing plan
- Assume the responsibilities of the Director of Nursing in their absence
- Direct and monitor implementation of resident care policies and nursing standards
- Coordinate pharmacy services and participate in MDS and CMI management activities
- Lead or assist with infection prevention and control programs, surveillance, reporting, and education
- Serve as Workers' Compensation Coordinator as applicable to facility operations
- Address family, visitor, and staff concerns and assist with conflict resolution
- Issue preliminary disciplinary actions and support employee performance management efforts
- Monitor resident conditions, laboratory reports, incident reports, and infection surveillance activities
- Participate in resident care plan meetings, clinical rounds, and interdisciplinary meetings
- Ensure compliance with infection control practices, isolation precautions, and safety standards
- Participate in survey readiness activities and support state and federal surveys
- Contribute to Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives, including antibiotic stewardship programs
- Prepare reports, monitor quality indicators, and assist with performance improvement projects
- Personally greet new admissions on the next business day following admission
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Administrator
Requirements
- Minimum education requirement: Associate's Degree in Nursing; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
- Minimum experience requirement: 2 years of experience in a supervisory nursing position in a long-term care setting; 3 to 5 years of experience in a supervisory nursing position in a long-term care setting preferred
- Valid NYS Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License required
- Strong knowledge of state, federal, and local long-term care regulations
- Experience with infection prevention, quality improvement, survey readiness, and nursing operations
- Proficiency with electronic medical records, computer applications, and electronic communication systems
- Excellent leadership, mentoring, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to promote a positive, productive, and resident-centered work environment
- Ability to effectively communicate with residents, families, staff, physicians, regulatory agencies, and external partners
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-Time and Part-Time
- Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Retirement Saving Options
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 40 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 57% have no call, 83% 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 ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $91k–$98k | Nursing Leadership median $138k (middle half $118k–$151k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$87k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nursing Leadership listings in New York | 243 active | 5,773 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 20% remote · 57% no call · 83% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | New York Registered Nurse listings: 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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