Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON): Nurse educator / Staff Development
New York, New York
- Eligibility
- RN
Posted Aug 30
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Precepting expected
- Setting
- Skilled Nursing
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 3+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Top of NY staff pay
NY staff postings that state pay run $29/hr to $66/hr, the middle half $40/hr to $55/hr, across 1143 postings.
About this role
Amsterdam Nursing Home is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON): Nurse Educator/Staff Development to join our team at our facility in Manhattan, NY.
Key
Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities for this position relate to education (i.e. – weekly and/or bi-weekly orientation, education, competencies, etc.).
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Lead and deliver clinical education and training for staff, ensuring compliance with NYSDOH and facility standards
Assess and enhance staff competencies via coaching, mentoring, audits, and performance evaluations
Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and best practices
Evaluate and improve staff competencies and performance
Ensure Quality Assurance for all nursing staff and practices
Offer mentorship and professional development opportunities
Collaborate with facility leadership to enhance patient care quality
Lead staff onboarding orientations
Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure nursing excellence
Develop and track staff development programs on topics such as infection control, body mechanics, emergency preparedness and OSHA standards
Maintain training records, report on program outcomes, and stay current through workshops, publications and professional networks
Essential
Requirements
Current New York State RN license in good standing
BSN Required, MSN/MAN preferred
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Nurse Educator or in clinical staff development (long-term care preferred)
Proven ability to create and deliver engaging education, with strong coaching and leadership skills
Excellent verbal and written communication; adept at building rapport across all levels
CPR certification required (CPR trainer certification preferred)
Rate
$140,000 annually
Apply now and join our amazing team!
About us
With Columbia University and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine among its neighbors, Amsterdam House is located on Amsterdam Avenue at 112 street in New York City. The essence of Amsterdam includes a unique combination of old-world charm, comfortable surroundings, and a state of the art clinical care. Our longstanding tradition of caring is carried out by an exceptional staff who are dedicated to the healing arts, providing each resident with the opportunity to thrive and achieve maximum comfort. Our reputation tells the story of our success. Having consistently earned a 5-star rating from CMS, we are proud to be ranked among the best nursing homes by the US News and World Report.
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Requirements
- Current New York State RN license in good standing
- BSN Required, MSN/MAN preferred
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Nurse Educator or in clinical staff development (long-term care preferred)
- Proven ability to create and deliver engaging education, with strong coaching and leadership skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication; adept at building rapport across all levels
- CPR certification required (CPR trainer certification preferred)
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- Rate
- $140,000 annually
Place
- City
- New York, New York
- Median rent
- $1,821/mo
- Local household income
- $80,483/yr
- Metro price level
- 13% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
New York area index 112.6, where 100 is the national average.
At about 13% above the national average, living in New York isn't cheap — but no city matches its pull for nurses. Walk the High Line after a night shift, grab dosas in Jackson Heights, or decompress with a run through Prospect Park. Five boroughs, 24-hour subway, and clinical environments from Level I trauma to boutique specialty.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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