An Assistant Director of Nursing manages and supervises all nursing staff at a hospital or long term care facility. Manages communications with physicians, manages budgets and expenses, and assists other administrators with managing operations. Monitors staff schedules and the quality of nursing care at the facility. Maintains professional license or certification requirements.
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - Infection Prevention & Quality (RN) Rural LongTerm Care |
ResidentFocused Care Location:
Kentucky Position Type:
FullTime Reports To:
Administrator Works Closely With:
Director of Nursing (DON) Position Overview We are seeking a compassionate, experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) with a primary focus on Infection Prevention and Quality Assurance in a rural longterm care community . This role is ideal for a nurse leader who values handson care, strong relationships, and knowing residents and staff by name—not number . The ADON supports the Director of Nursing in daily operations and provides leadership continuity in the DON's absence, while ensuring regulatory compliance and safe, residentcentered care. What Sets This Role Apart Smallcommunity, residentfocused care Strong connection with residents, families, and staff Leadership that supports quality, accountability, and compassion A role where infection control and quality efforts directly impact neighbors and community members Primary Responsibilities Infection Prevention & Resident Safety Serve as the facility's Infection Preventionist Conduct and document daily infection control rounds Track, trend, and report infection control outcomes Ensure compliance with CDC guidelines and state/federal regulations Support survey readiness and corrective actions related to infection control Communicate findings clearly to leadership and care team members Quality Assurance & QAPI Lead Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) efforts Complete required nursing audits (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly)
Audit:
Admissions Medication and Treatment Records Medication and Treatment Carts Nurse Aide documentation Meal consumption documentation Develop practical, achievable action plans focused on improving resident outcomes Report findings to the Administrator, DON, and leadership team Utilize OIG critical pathways to support compliance Nursing Leadership & Support Assist with oversight of clinical operations and nursing practices Support staff education, competency, and regulatory compliance Rotate on the nurse oncall schedule and assist on the floor as needed Work closely with interdisciplinary teams including rehab, dietary, social services, and activities Participate in care planning and resident outcome discussions Qualifications Registered Nurse (RN) with active Kentucky license Bachelor's degree preferred Minimum 3 years of nursing leadership or supervisory experience preferred Longterm care, geriatric, or rural healthcare experience preferred Strong knowledge of infection control and regulatory requirements MDS experience preferred Organized, approachable, and able to make sound independent decisions Comfortable working in a handson, teamoriented rural setting Additional Requirements Must be at least 21 years of age Must be free of any felony or misdemeanor related to abuse, neglect, or misappropriation Ability to build trust and positive relationships with residents, families, and staff Why Join Us This is more than a leadership role—it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact in a rural community where quality nursing care truly matters . If you value resident dignity, teamwork, and meaningful relationships, we invite you to apply.
