Assistant Director of Nursing

Job overview

The Assistant Director of Nursing role is onsite in Salamanca, NY; pay is $95,000–$100,000 per year. The position supports nursing operations at Salamanca Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, a skilled nursing facility. Working with the Director of Nursing, the Assistant Director helps maintain nursing policies, staff performance, infection control, regulatory readiness, and quality assurance. The role coordinates with residents, families, staff, and other departments to support safe, compliant nursing services and a high quality of care and life for residents.

What you'll do

• Develop, maintain, and implement nursing policies with the Director of Nursing
• communicate policies and monitor staff practices
• participate in management meetings
• evaluate nursing personnel
• conduct nursing-unit rounds
• oversee CNA certification and students
• review daily 24-hour reports and follow up on concerns
• review nursing schedules
• participate in recruitment and staff education
• monitor infection control and workplace safety
• support quality assurance, survey preparedness, and plans of correction
• coordinate care with residents, families, and staff
• act in the Director of Nursing capacity when absent.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant director of nursing

nursing administration

skilled nursing facility

registered professional nurse

infection control

quality assurance

staff development

salamanca ny

salamanca rehabilitation and nursing center

$95,000–$100,000/year

on-call required

overtime required

401(k)

dental and health insurance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k), dental insurance, health insurance, and paid time off.

Why this role

Requires graduation from an accredited nursing school, current New York State Registered Professional Nurse license, current CPR certification, at least two years of skilled nursing facility experience, and at least two years in nursing administration or comparable management. Overtime and on-call work required.

About the employer

Salamanca Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.