Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Job Type:

Full-time Sign-On / Onboarding Incentive May Be Available Relocation Assistance May Be Available Retention Bonus Opportunity Are you a strong RN leader ready to take the next step in your career? Do you enjoy developing nurses, improving clinical systems, and being part of a leadership team where your ideas and expertise can make a real difference? A busy skilled nursing and long-term care community is seeking Assistant Directors of Nursing (ADONs) to help strengthen nursing operations, develop staff, and support the Director of Nursing. We're open to experienced ADONs as well as accomplished Nurse Managers, Unit Managers, Infection Preventionists, Wound Care Nurses, Clinical Educators, and other RN leaders who are ready to advance. About the Opportunity This is a fast-paced skilled nursing environment with a significant Medicare Part A population , resulting in frequent admissions and discharges and a clinically active resident population. We're building a nursing leadership team with complementary strengths . One successful ADON may be particularly strong clinically and enjoy education, complex care, and developing nurses. Another may bring strengths in compliance, infection prevention, auditing, quality assurance, and operational consistency. You don't have to fit perfectly into one category. We're interested in learning where you're strongest and how those skills can contribute to the nursing leadership team. Clinical & Education-Focused ADON Are you the nurse other nurses turn to when they encounter a difficult clinical situation? We're particularly interested in nursing leaders with experience in: ICU or acute care Wound care and skin management Ventilator management Tracheostomy care Respiratory or complex clinical care Clinical education Staff development This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is clinically strong and also knows how to teach . You'll have the opportunity to challenge nurses clinically, introduce new approaches to education and training, and help staff become more confident managing complex resident needs. Compliance & Quality-Focused ADON We're also interested in nursing leaders who excel at creating structure, consistency, and accountability .

Relevant experience may include:

Infection prevention and infection control Compliance auditing Quality assurance Regulatory compliance Clinical documentation review Survey preparation Policy and procedure adherence Staff education and in-services Clinical monitoring Corrective action and follow-through If you're the type of nurse who notices when something isn't being done consistently—and knows how to put a system in place to fix it—your skills could be particularly valuable. Key Responsibilities As an Assistant Director of Nursing, you'll work closely with the DON and nursing leadership team to support the overall operation of nursing services. Assist the DON with planning, developing, and supervising nursing operations. Help oversee licensed and non-licensed nursing staff. Conduct daily clinical rounds. Monitor resident conditions, safety, and quality of care. Coach, mentor, and educate nursing employees. Assist with nursing recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and training. Support employee evaluations and performance-management processes. Provide clinical education and staff in-services. Participate in infection prevention and regulatory compliance initiatives. Assist with audits, quality assurance, and survey readiness. Monitor nursing documentation and adherence to established policies. Identify opportunities to improve nursing systems and care-delivery processes. Communicate with residents, families, physicians, staff, and interdisciplinary team members. Provide direct resident care when necessary. Serve as a resource and backup to the Director of Nursing. Help improve nursing stability, staff development, and retention. Remain current on regulatory requirements affecting nursing operations. You Don't Have to Already Be an ADON We're willing to consider strong nursing leaders who are ready for their next step.

Potential backgrounds include:

Assistant Director of Nursing Nurse Manager Unit Manager Clinical Nurse Manager Infection Preventionist Wound Care Nurse or Wound Care Manager Clinical Nurse Educator ICU nurse with leadership experience If you've developed strong clinical skills, earned the respect of other nurses, and are ready to take on broader leadership responsibilities, previous ADON experience is not necessarily required . You'll Be a

Great Fit If You:

Are an active Registered Nurse . Have nursing leadership, supervisory, or management experience. Bring strong clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities. Can confidently coach, mentor, and educate nursing staff. Are comfortable holding team members accountable. Thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment. Are organized, dependable, and willing to take ownership. Communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and leadership. Are collaborative and enjoy working alongside other nursing leaders. Are curious and willing to learn new approaches. Want to contribute ideas rather than simply maintain the status quo. Skilled nursing or long-term care experience is strongly preferred. Bonus & Incentive Opportunities In addition to the overall employment package, qualified candidates may be considered for several incentives: Sign-on / onboarding incentive may be available Relocation assistance of up to approximately $5,000 may be available , depending on individual circumstances Potential retention incentive of approximately $5,000 upfront Potential additional $5,000 retention incentive after six months , based on agreed-upon performance and retention expectations Final incentive arrangements will depend on candidate qualifications and the individual employment agreement. Grow Toward a Director of Nursing Role For the right candidate, this isn't intended to be the final stop in your nursing leadership career. The ADON position provides an opportunity to gain broader experience in nursing administration, regulatory compliance, survey management, staff development, quality improvement, workforce stabilization, and clinical operations . Strong ADONs will have the opportunity to develop the skills and experience necessary to pursue future Director of Nursing opportunities . This could be particularly attractive for a Nurse Manager or clinical leader who knows they're capable of more but hasn't yet been given the opportunity to step into formal nursing administration. Ready for the Next Step? We're looking for nursing leaders who are clinically credible, collaborative, coachable, curious, dependable, and willing to take ownership . Whether your greatest strength is developing nurses at the bedside or creating the compliance systems that keep a nursing department running consistently, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about this Assistant Director of Nursing opportunity. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in the workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Type:

Full-time Work Location:

In person

License/Certification:

Active Registered Nurse license (Required)

Experience:

Nursing leadership experience preferred; skilled nursing or long-term care experience strongly preferred INDAG2

Pay:

$90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have nursing leadership experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, infection prevention, wound care, quality assurance, or clinical education?

Experience:

Long Term Care:

5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

RN License (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Clancy, MT 59634: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location:

In person