ADON Assistant Director Nursing LPN or RN

About the role

We are seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to support clinical operations and lead our nursing team. The position involves working closely with the Director of Nursing to maintain consistent care standards, regulatory compliance, and staff development across all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support the DON in overseeing daily nursing operations across all shifts
• Conduct clinical rounds and ensure consistent care standards facility-wide
• Auxiliary in nursing staff recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and competency evaluations
• Supervise and mentor RNs, LPNs, QMAs, and CNAs on assigned shifts
• Monitor and investigate incidents, falls, and adverse events and implement corrective action
• Auxiliary in MDS completion, care planning, and PDPM accuracy in collaboration with the MDS Coordinator
• Support infection prevention and control program activities
• Lead or assist with staff in-service education and skills training
• Auxiliary in preparation for state surveys and respond to clinical findings
• Serve as DON in the absence of the Director of Nursing
• Participate in QAPI, department head meetings, and clinical leadership initiatives
• Ensure nursing documentation is accurate, complete, and timely

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted nursing license in the state of practice required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience — long-term care or SNF experience strongly preferred
• Prior charge nurse or nursing leadership experience required
• Working knowledge of CMS regulations, state survey process, and clinical quality metrics
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and staff development skills
• Current BLS/CPR certification required
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to respond to after-hours and on-call needs as required

What We Offer

• Benefits for Full-Time Staff Include: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance, 401(K) with company match, PTO, Virtual Doctor Visits - Telehealth, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Life and AD&D Insurance, Disability Insurance, KISx Card (surgery and imaging program), Tuition Reimbursement, Daily Pay Available, Fun, Creative, and Mission-driven work environment, Supportive leadership that values your ideas