Assistant Director of Nursing
RiverMead Lifecare Community · Peterborough, NH · 2 days ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
RiverMead is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our Nursing Leadership Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate, collaborative nurse leader who enjoys connecting with both residents and staff while helping create an environment where exceptional care and a positive workplace culture go hand in hand. You'll work alongside a dedicated team, mentor and develop clinical staff, and play a meaningful role in maintaining the quality of care our residents and families expect.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and serve as the Director of Nursing's designee in their absence.
- Supervise, coach, educate, and evaluate nursing and clinical team members.
- Participate in recruitment, hiring, onboarding, orientation, and performance management.
- Oversee LNA/MNA training and CPR programs in accordance with New Hampshire requirements.
- Support nursing scheduling and coverage when needed and participate in the nursing leadership on-call rotation.
- Help maintain regulatory compliance and survey readiness, including audits and staff education.
- Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
- Support resident assessments, care planning, admissions, discharges, and care conferences.
- Provide oversight of medication administration, infection prevention and control, and clinical documentation practices.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Current, unencumbered New Hampshire Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- 3–5 years of nursing experience in Assisted Living or Memory Care
- Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
- Knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations
- Strong communication, coaching, leadership, and team-building skills
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- 1–2 years of supervisory or clinical leadership experience preferred
- LifePlan Community/CCRC experience preferred
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 6% employer retirement match
- Generous paid time off, with the ability to roll over up to 360 hours
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Long-term stability with a respected nonprofit organization
- A supportive, collaborative workplace culture where your contributions are valued