Assistant Director of Nursing
Peaks Healthcare Consulting · Deming, NM · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Why Join Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center?
- Supportive, team-oriented environment
- Opportunities for advancement and leadership development
- Leadership that values and listens to staff
- Meaningful work where you truly make a difference
Position Overview (Assistant Director Of Nursing – ADON)
Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as our Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON).
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Director of Nursing with the overall management of nursing services and daily clinical operations
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and supervision to licensed nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
- Participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and orientation of nursing staff
- Cook up staffing schedules to ensure appropriate nursing coverage while managing labor resources effectively
- Conduct routine nursing rounds to evaluate resident care, clinical practices, and staff performance
- Coach, mentor, and provide ongoing education to nursing staff while addressing performance concerns and corrective actions as appropriate
- Complete employee performance evaluations and support professional development initiatives
- Monitor clinical documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance
- Assist with infection prevention, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI), risk management, and resident safety initiatives
- Collaborate with physicians, therapy, pharmacy, dietary, social services, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality resident outcomes
- Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, care planning, and clinical assessments as needed
- Monitor departmental budgets, staffing efficiency, and supply utilization while supporting operational goals
- Respond to resident, family, and employee concerns professionally and promptly
- Serve as the Director of Nursing in their absence when assigned
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the State of New Mexico
- Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Minimum of two (2) years of nursing leadership or supervisory experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting preferred
- Comprehensive knowledge of CMS regulations, New Mexico state regulations, survey processes, infection prevention, QAPI, and clinical documentation standards
- Strong leadership, coaching, delegation, and employee development skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with residents, families, physicians, and staff
- Strong analytical, organizational, and critical thinking abilities
- Proficiency with electronic health records (EMR), Microsoft Office, and healthcare documentation systems
- Commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality, resident-centered care
About Us
Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center proudly serves the Deming, New Mexico community by providing exceptional skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-acute services. Our mission is centered on compassion, dignity, and clinical excellence as we strive to improve the quality of life for every resident we serve. We foster a workplace culture where employees are valued, supported, and empowered to succeed—professionally and personally.