Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) – Skilled Nursing Facility | 3511411

Apex Healthcare • Irvington, NJ

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About The Position

A Skilled Nursing Facility is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support clinical operations and regulatory oversight. This is a full-time, permanent leadership role requiring prior experience as an ADON within a Skilled Nursing Facility. The ADON will partner directly with the Director of Nursing to maintain compliance, oversee nursing staff performance, and support quality outcomes.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Minimum 2+ years of experience as an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in a Skilled Nursing Facility required
• Strong working knowledge of CMS regulations and long-term care compliance
• Demonstrated experience supporting survey readiness and regulatory processes
• Proven ability to manage clinical staff and maintain departmental standards

Responsibilities

• Support oversight of daily nursing operations within the Skilled Nursing Facility
• Maintain compliance with federal and state long-term care regulations
• Assist with survey preparation and regulatory processes
• Supervise nursing leadership and unit-level staff
• Monitor documentation standards, infection control practices, and quality metrics
• Assist with staffing management and departmental accountability
• Participate in QAPI initiatives and performance improvement efforts
• Collaborate with the DON and Administrator to ensure operational stability

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed