Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our dedicated team at a leading skilled nursing facility. In this vital leadership role, you will support the Director of Nursing in overseeing daily clinical operations, ensuring the highest standards of resident care, and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations. Your expertise will help foster a positive environment where residents receive personalized, comprehensive care, and staff are motivated and well-supported. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead with energy, enthusiasm, and a commitment to excellence in nursing administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing in managing nursing staff, including supervising nurse managers and care teams to ensure smooth shift operations and optimal resident care delivery.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and review of individualized care plans for residents, ensuring they meet medical needs and regulatory standards.
• Monitor compliance with HIPAA regulations, medical records management, documentation review, and EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems to safeguard resident information.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate resident admissions, discharges, and transitions between levels of care such as assisted living, home health, hospice care, or acute care.
• Supervise nursing documentation processes including MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessments and ensure accurate coding for Medicare billing purposes.
• Lead quality assurance initiatives by reviewing medical records, ensuring proper documentation review, and maintaining high standards in nursing practices.
• Support shift management by scheduling staff efficiently while fostering a positive work environment that promotes leadership development and supervising experience among team members.
• Ensure all nursing activities comply with state and federal regulations while maintaining a focus on resident safety and comfort.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement through staff education on medical terminology, anatomy knowledge, physiology principles, and best practices in nursing management.

Experience

• Proven experience working in nursing home settings with a strong background in assisted living, home health, hospice care, or acute care environments.
• Demonstrated supervisory or nurse management experience with a track record of leading teams effectively within a healthcare facility.
• Familiarity with EMR systems and EHR (Electronic Health Record) systems used for documentation review and medical records management.
• Knowledge of Medicare regulations, care plans development, and compliance standards related to skilled nursing facilities.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy knowledge, physiology principles, and HIPAA regulations to ensure accurate documentation and resident confidentiality.
• Experience managing shift schedules while balancing operational needs with staff well-being.
• Leadership skills that inspire teamwork, foster professional growth among nurses and caregivers, and uphold high standards of nursing administration. Join us to make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives by providing compassionate leadership rooted in expertise!

Pay: $88,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• SNF: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Pensacola, FL 32501 (Required)

Work Location: In person