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Utica, New York

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Registered Nurse Top 25% in Nursing Leadership (RN)No nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100k-$115k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join The Pines at Utica as a Assistant Director of Nursing – Day Shift in Utica, NY, US. - A Great Place to Work The Pines at Utica 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $100K - $115K
  • Comprehensive training and mentorship
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with The Pines at Utica in Utica, NY, US.

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Nursing oversees daily clinical operations, including staffing, training, and quality assurance to ensure high standards of resident care. They also lead the nursing team and act as an operational liaison between nursing units and the Director of Nursing.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid New York State RN nursing license and possess strong leadership and clinical skills. Experience in a long-term care or similar healthcare setting is preferred, along with a commitment to resident-centered care.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing leadershipCare planningRegulatory complianceInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient satisfactionDecision-makingCommunication

Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Nursing Leadership (RN)

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  • No nights
  • On-site
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Medical Practices
Utica, New York
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation and benefits package
Comprehensive training and mentorship
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Supportive and collaborative work environment