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

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.

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