Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - Risk Manager

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).