About this role
FlexStaff is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / Risk Manager for a permanent, full-time position with one of our clients, a network of skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, and in-home health services operating across New York City, Long Island, and surrounding areas.
This position supports regulatory compliance, promotes a culture of safety, and helps develop staff. It combines assistance to the Director of Nursing with daily clinical operations and oversight of facility-wide risk, including training on accident prevention and safety practices for residents and staff.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred
- Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 2–3 years of nursing administration experience in a long-term care setting
- Experience in risk management, quality assurance, and incident response required
- CPR/BLS certification (Infection Control or Gerontology certification preferred)
- Proficient in EMR systems, MDS coordination, care planning, and regulatory compliance
Responsibilities
- Support the Director of Nursing in daily clinical operations, staffing, and oversight
- Monitor EMR dashboards, clinical alerts, and documentation for compliance and follow-up
- Supervise and mentor nursing staff to ensure quality care, professionalism, and accountability
- Lead facility risk management, incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions
- Oversee accident prevention, safety initiatives, and staff education on clinical best practices
- Conduct clinical rounds, environmental audits, and quality/compliance reviews
- Assist with survey preparation, audit readiness, QAPI, and corrective action planning
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support resident care and care plan development
- Review admissions, complaints, grievances, and reportable incidents to ensure timely response
- Step in with operational leadership in the absence of the Director of Nursing
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g. location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity).