Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / Infection Preventionist (IP)

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Glen Cove, NY Salary:

Up to $140,000 per year Full-Time Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our leadership team as an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / Infection Preventionist (IP) . This is an excellent opportunity for a strong clinical leader who is passionate about resident care, infection prevention, staff education, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities Assist the Director of Nursing with the daily oversight of nursing services. Provide clinical leadership and support to nursing supervisors, nurses, and nursing assistants. Monitor nursing practices, resident care, staffing, and clinical outcomes. Assist with staff education, performance management, and professional development. Support regulatory compliance, survey readiness, and quality assurance initiatives. Oversee the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program. Conduct infection surveillance, audits, infection control rounds, and compliance reviews. Monitor hand hygiene, PPE use, isolation practices, and infection prevention procedures. Investigate infections and outbreaks and implement appropriate corrective actions. Provide infection prevention education and training to all departments. Maintain accurate infection control documentation and reports. Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, pharmacy, laboratory services, and interdisciplinary team members. Participate in QAPI initiatives and other clinical improvement projects. Assist the DON with special projects and assume leadership responsibilities as needed. Qualifications Current New York State RN license in good standing. Previous experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Long-Term Care, or Rehabilitation setting. Prior ADON, Nurse Manager, Unit Manager, Infection Preventionist, or nursing leadership experience preferred. Strong knowledge of infection prevention practices and regulatory requirements. Infection prevention certification or specialized training is a plus. Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to educate, motivate, and lead clinical staff. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality resident care. What We Offer Salary up to $140,000 per year Medical, dental, and vision benefits 401(k) retirement plan Paid time off and holidays Professional growth and advancement opportunities Supportive leadership environment Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident care and clinical outcomes If you are an experienced RN leader ready to make a difference in nursing operations and infection prevention, we encourage you to apply! Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. INDRN