Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), where you will play a vital role in ensuring exceptional resident care and operational excellence within our healthcare facility. This energetic leadership position offers the opportunity to collaborate with nursing staff, oversee clinical operations, and uphold the highest standards of nursing practice. As an ADON, you will be instrumental in fostering a compassionate environment that prioritizes resident well-being, compliance, and continuous quality improvement. Your expertise in nursing administration, combined with your leadership skills, will help drive our mission to deliver outstanding care across various settings including assisted living, nursing homes, home health, and hospice care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing (DON) in managing daily nursing operations, ensuring smooth shift management and staffing coverage.
• Supervise and support nursing staff, including nurse management and supervising experience to promote a motivated and compliant team.
• Oversee the development and implementation of individualized care plans for residents, ensuring they meet medical and emotional needs.
• Review medical records, documentation, and medical terminology to maintain accuracy and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure proper medication administration, MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessments, and adherence to Medicare guidelines.
• Monitor EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems and EHR (Electronic Health Records) documentation for quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct regular audits of medical records and documentation review processes to uphold standards of care and legal requirements.
• Lead efforts in shift management, ensuring adequate staffing levels while maintaining high-quality resident care.
• Support compliance with physiology and anatomy knowledge requirements to ensure safe patient handling and treatment procedures.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by participating in staff training on medical terminology, care protocols, and documentation standards related to nursing administration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, home health agencies or hospice care environments.
• Strong background in nursing management with supervising experience in a healthcare setting.
• In-depth knowledge of nursing practices including care plans, resident’s <PERSON>;, MDS assessments, HIPAA regulations, and Medicare requirements.
• Familiarity with EMR systems and EHR systems used for medical records management.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage shifts effectively and supervise diverse teams.
• Excellent understanding of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, and documentation review processes.
• Ability to navigate acute care situations confidently while maintaining a compassionate approach to resident care.
• Management skills that foster teamwork, accountability, and compliance across all levels of staff. Join us as an ADON where your leadership will make a meaningful difference! We are committed to supporting your professional growth by providing opportunities for development in nurse management, healthcare administration, and clinical excellence—all within a vibrant team dedicated to delivering compassionate care every day.

Pay: $33.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 42.0 per week

Work Location: In person