Assistant Director of Nursing - OPWDD Programs
Listed compensation
$95k-$105k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: INDIAN HEAD - Commack, NY, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $95000.00 - $105000.00Salary/year, Lead the Way in Compassionate Care...
Transform Lives as Our Assistant Director of Nursing Established organization is seeking a dedicated nursing leader to join our team as the Assistant Director of Nursing for our OPWDD-certified residential programs, coordinating and overseeing nursing practices across our agency.
Your Impact Develop nursing objectives, policies, and procedures Establish and improve our Nursing Quality Assurance Plan Maintain compliance with care standards and regulations Implement ICF and IRA regulations Participate in management meetings and team conferences Provide healthcare consultation and emergency nursing coverage Leadership Role You'll guide a team of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Supervisors, and AMAP staff, fostering a culture of excellence through mentoring, collaboration, and accountability.
Qualifications NYS Registered Nurse license BSN or Master's degree in Nursing 5+ years of leadership experience Strong interpersonal and analytical skills OPWDD experience strongly preferred Compensation & Benefits Salary: $95,000-$105,000 4 weeks vacation Generous sick, personal, and holiday time Defined contribution pension plan Optional 403B retirement plan Comprehensive medical and dental benefits Tuition reimbursement Join us in creating a community where excellent nursing care transforms lives every day. UCP of Long Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Director of Nursing will oversee nursing practices, develop objectives, and ensure compliance with OPWDD-certified residential program regulations. They will also lead and mentor a team of nursing staff to foster a culture of clinical excellence.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a NYS Registered Nurse license and possess a BSN or Master's degree in Nursing. A minimum of 5 years of leadership experience is required, with preference given to those with OPWDD experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 52% have no call, 88% 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 ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k 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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- On-site
Living in Commack
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $786k≈ 8.3× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $5,400/mo≈ 68% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 33 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.