Pays Up to $120,000 — $5k below the Nursing Leadership market median of ~$125k (12 jobs)
ADON - Assistant Director of Nursing SNF
About the Role
Full-time ADON role in long-term care. Salary up to $120K. Hands-on leadership, staff development, and resident care.
Join Elderwood as a Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) – Up to $120K in Lancaster, New York. Salary Up to $120,000 / Year Overview Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) – RN Elderwood at Lancaster | Lancaster, New York Be the Kind of Nurse Leader Who Steps In. Elderwood at Lancaster is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON – RN) who leads from alongside the team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $120K
- Professional Development
- Supportive Leadership
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Elderwood as a Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) – Up to $120K.
Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Director of Nursing oversees daily nursing operations, manages staff, and ensures high standards of resident care. They also serve as the Infection Control Preventionist and provide direct clinical support to the nursing team as needed.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in New York State and possess a degree from an accredited nursing program. At least two years of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Nursing Administration — 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 ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Nursing Leadership roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 12 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
Top Nursing Leadership Jobs
12 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution12 jobs
Annual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution12 jobs
Higher = better work-life balance
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Skilled Nursing
Elderwood · Buffalo, New York
Director of Nursing DON - Acute Inpatient Mental Health 250
Telecare · Federal Way, Washington
Chief Nursing Officer - Health Services
$97k-$195kDirector of Nursing (DON)
$180K - $185K