Assistant Director of Nursing/Educator

About the role

Make an Impact in Resident Care and Staff Development Elderwood at Ticonderoga is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and Educator. This dual-role position supports the Director of Nursing in leadership, staff training, and ensuring high-quality resident care. Located in the heart of the Adirondacks, this full-time role offers the opportunity to lead, educate, and make a meaningful impact on both residents and nursing staff. The ADON/Educator leads and supports the nursing department, assisting the DON in staffing, personnel management, staff education, and infection control. This role ensures regulatory compliance and the delivery of quality nursing services while fostering staff development and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist the DON with overall staffing, personnel management, and departmental operations
• Act as DON in their absence under Administrator direction
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate nursing staff
• Ensure adequate 24-hour nursing coverage
• Develop, implement, and communicate nursing policies and procedures
• Maintain compliance with State Board of Nursing, Nurse Practice Act, and other regulations
• Serve as Educator for nursing staff, including orientation, in-service programs, and continuing education
• Oversee Nursing Assistant Training Program and ensure all nurse aides are properly supervised
• Develop and evaluate educational programs for all facility personnel
• Assess residents and monitor care needs through daily rounds
• Supervise admissions, readmissions, and coordination of Medicare skilled services
• Monitor therapeutic services, medication administration, and treatment schedules
• Ensure residents receive a safe, clean, and supportive environment

Qualifications

• Credentials as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) with a current state license in good standing in state which work is performed
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience as an RN required; five (5) years preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in geriatric nursing; acute care setting preferred
• Valid, current BLS/CPR certification required (or willingness to obtain)
• Previous experience in nursing education, training, and/or performing in-services desired
• Demonstrated proficiency in various computer applications, programs, and electronic medical records
• Ability to participate in facility on-call program which may include working at facility on evenings and weekends
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred

Benefits

• Gas allowance stipend
• Pay-in-lieu program for part-time clinical staff (earn up to 10% more)
• Tuition assistance programs for clinical tracks
• Shift differentials
• Full benefits package, including 401(k) with company match
• Employee referral program
• Collaborative leadership culture with focus on work-life balance

Pay

$81,510 - $111,540 per year

Schedule

Full-Time