Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) The ADON supports the Director of Nursing (DON) in managing nursing unit operations, staff supervision, and patient care quality. Responsibilities include developing policies , ensuring regulatory compliance, managing , scheduling, conducting evaluations, and providing clinical leadership. They fill in for the DON as needed.

Key Responsibilities :

Operational Support:

Assist with administrative duties, policy implementation, and strategic planning for nursing units.

Staff Management:

Supervise, train, and mentor nursing staff, manage scheduling, recruitment, and disciplinary actions.

Clinical Leadership:

Ensure high-quality patient care, monitor compliance with state/federal regulations, and conducts audits.

Patient Care Coordinator:

Assist with admissions, discharges, and if necessary, provide direct patient care or clinical guidance.

Communication:

Act as a liaison between staff, families, and physicians. Infection Preventionist (IP)-Monitor and assesses communicable diseases such as Influenzas, Covid-19 and UTIs Perform Wound Assessments and Care to Residents Weekly and as needed

Requirements and Qualifications:

Education:

Registered Nurse (RN) license required,

CDC Certificate For IP Experience:

Previous experience in nursing management or supervisory roles

Skills:

Strong leadership, communication, decision-making and organizational skills along with familiarity with healthcare software including Point Click Care (PCC)

Physical:

Ability to work in high-pressure situations, potentially including evenings, weekends and holidays On-call Rotation