ADON - Assistant Director of Nursing

Asbury Communities•Gaithersburg, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Elevate your nursing leadership with heart and purpose at Asbury! Are you ready to take your nursing leadership career to the next level? At Asbury Methodist Village, we're not just offering a job. We're inviting you to join a dynamic team where your expertise is valued, your leadership makes an impact, and your professional growth is supported every step of the way. Join Asbury Methodist Village, a leading not-for-profit continuing care retirement community celebrating 100 years of service, nestled on a beautiful 134-acre arboretum campus, and proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for nine consecutive years. At Asbury, people continue to learn, grow, and live with purpose. Our mission-driven culture fosters meaningful connections, supports lifelong development, and empowers both residents and team members to thrive. As the ADON, you will play a key leadership role, supporting the Director of Nursing in overseeing the overall clinical operations of the assisted living community and ensuring the delivery of high-quality resident care.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in medical/surgical, rehab, or geriatric nursing; including two (2) years of experience as a Charge Nurse in geriatric care with progressive experience in an administrative and supervisor category
Current RN License from the State of MD
Current CPR Certification
First Aid Certification within 30 days
MD Delegating nurse certificate or obtained within 30 days
Knowledge of Federal and State regulations
Computer Literacy

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Responsibilities

Monitors the effectiveness of nursing practices with managing 24-hour nursing care in accordance with current policies, regulations, and guidelines that govern assisted living facilities.
Assist with staffing coordination, schedule oversight, and coverage planning to ensure adequate clinical staffing.
Perform daily rounds on assigned floors to observe and evaluate residents’ conditions and ensure personnel are performing work assignments in accordance with acceptable standards and residents' service plans.
Coordinate and facilitate resident service plan meetings, ensuring interdisciplinary participation, regulatory compliance, and communication with residents and families.
Complete and administer admission, readmission, 45-day, and Resident Assessment Tool per Assisted Living regulation and organizational policy.
Assist with annual compliance activities, regulatory surveys, audits, quality assurance initiatives, policy reviews, and other organizational projects to maintain regulatory readiness.
Monitor infection prevention and control practices and assist with outbreak response, surveillance, and staff education.
Conduct annual performance evaluations and ongoing coaching for nursing staff.
Collaborate with HR Department in the recruiting, interviewing, and orientation process of new hires, as well as seeking assistance with managing associate performance deficiencies.
Participate in the nursing department on-call rotation, alternating on-call responsibilities with the Director of Nursing and responding to clinical, staffing, and emergency situations as needed.