Pays Up to $120,000$5k below the Nursing Leadership market median of ~$125k (12 jobs)

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Elderwood
Lancaster, New York

ADON - Assistant Director of Nursing SNF

Registered NurseFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

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 leadershipClinical judgmentStaff supervisionInfection controlQuality improvementCare planningRegulatory complianceMedication administrationStaff trainingGeriatric careDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaborationConflict resolutionClinical roundsRecruitment

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 ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Nursing Leadership roles.

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About Elderwood

Hospitals and Health Care
Buffalo, New York
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Salary up to $120,000
Professional Development
Supportive Leadership