Assistant Director of Nursing

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON in Roswell) Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center | Roswell, New Mexico Nursing Leadership | Registered Nurse (RN) Why Join Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center? At Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center, strong nursing leadership is essential to providing exceptional resident care and developing a successful clinical team. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to partner with our Director of Nursing and help lead the clinical operations of our skilled nursing community. This is an excellent opportunity for an RN who is ready to expand their leadership responsibilities while remaining connected to residents, employees, and daily clinical operations. ✔ Key nursing leadership position ✔ Work directly with the Director of Nursing and facility leadership ✔ Develop and support Nurses, CNAs, and clinical team members ✔ Build valuable skilled nursing leadership experience ✔ Opportunities for continued professional and career advancement ✔ Make a direct impact on resident outcomes and quality of care Position Overview The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) supports the Director of Nursing in the leadership, organization, and oversight of nursing services at Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center. The ADON assists with clinical operations, resident-care oversight, nursing staff development, staffing, clinical documentation, quality improvement, infection prevention, regulatory compliance, survey readiness, and resident outcomes. This position serves as a clinical resource for Nurses and CNAs while helping ensure nursing services are delivered safely, consistently, and in accordance with resident needs, provider orders, care plans, facility procedures, and applicable requirements. The ADON should be a visible and hands-on nursing leader who is comfortable rounding throughout the facility, coaching employees, addressing clinical concerns, and assisting the nursing team when necessary. Key Responsibilities Nursing Leadership & Clinical Operations Assist the Director of Nursing with the daily leadership and operation of the Nursing DepartmentMaintain a visible leadership presence throughout the facilityRound routinely with residents and nursing employeesMonitor nursing operations and identify clinical or operational concerns requiring follow-upServe as a clinical resource for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other nursing team membersHelp establish expectations for clinical quality, accountability, professionalism, and resident-centered careAssist with resolving clinical concerns and barriers affecting resident careProvide nursing leadership in the absence of the Director of Nursing as assignedPromote effective communication between nursing shifts and departments Clinical Documentation & Care Planning Monitor nursing documentation for accuracy, completeness, and timelinessAssist with clinical audits and documentation reviewsPromote effective communication of resident-care information between shifts Nursing Staff Leadership & Development Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and retaining nursing employeesSupport orientation of newly hired Nurses and CNAsProvide ongoing coaching, education, and clinical guidanceSupport employee engagement and retention efforts Staffing & Workforce Management Monitor overtime and staffing utilizationSupport recruitment efforts for open nursing positionsPromote responsible staffing practices while maintaining resident-care needs Quality Improvement & Resident Outcomes Monitor clinical indicators and resident outcomesReview falls, wounds, infections, weight changes, hospital transfers, medication concerns, and other clinical eventsIdentify trends and opportunities for improvement Regulatory Compliance & Survey Readiness Assist with maintaining Nursing Department compliance with applicable federal, state, and facility requirementsSupport ongoing survey readiness throughout the facilityConduct routine clinical rounds and auditsEnsure nursing employees understand applicable policies and clinical expectations Infection Prevention & Resident Safety Promote appropriate infection-prevention and control practices throughout NursingMonitor staff compliance with hand hygiene, PPE, and applicable precautionsMonitor resident safety concerns and appropriate interventionsReview accidents, incidents, falls, injuries, and other resident-safety events Medication & Treatment Oversight Monitor medication and treatment administration practicesReview medication errors, omissions, refusals, and other medication-related concernsAssist with identifying trends and implementing corrective action Resident & Family Experience Follow up to ensure concerns are appropriately addressedPromote trust and effective communication between residents, families, and the nursing team Resident Rights & Person-Centered Care Ensure residents are treated with dignity, compassion, and respectPromote resident independence and individual choice whenever possibleRespect resident preferences, routines, privacy, and personal decisionsAdvocate for res