Associate Director of Nursing (ADON) - Pediatric Services - KP

Job Title: Associate Director of Nursing (ADON) – Pediatric Services (General Peds, PICU, NICU)

Location: New York, NY (Harlem)

Job Type: Full-Time Leadership Role

Service Lines:

• General Pediatrics

• PICU

• NICU

Reporting To: Director of Nursing (DON) – Maternal Child Health

About the Role:
Seeking an experienced Associate Director of Nursing (ADON) to oversee pediatric nursing operations across General Pediatrics, PICU, and NICU service lines in a high-acuity hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 24-hour administrative oversight for pediatric nursing departments

• Ensure staffing aligns with patient acuity and operational needs

• Lead recruitment, orientation, and competency training for nursing staff

• Conduct clinical rounds and chart audits for regulatory readiness

• Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams

• Promote family-centered care and cultural competence

• Address patient and family concerns in a timely manner

• Support compliance with DOH, CMS, and Joint Commission standards

Requirements & Preferred Skills:

• Active New York RN license required

• BSN required

• Master’s Degree (MSN or Healthcare Administration) strongly preferred

• Minimum 5–7 years pediatric or neonatal critical care experience required

• Minimum 3 years leadership or supervisory experience required

• BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required

• Strong experience in NICU, PICU, and pediatric critical care

• Knowledge of regulatory and quality standards

• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills

Contact Information:
For more details contact at [email protected] or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

Company Description:
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.