Assistant Director of Nursing
About The Position
Sonoma Post Acute is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and highly organized Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join its leadership team. This full-time role offers an opportunity for a nursing leader to support exceptional resident care, mentor clinical teams, and help drive quality outcomes in a skilled nursing environment. Working alongside the Director of Nursing, the ADON contributes to clinical operations, regulatory compliance, staff development, and resident satisfaction. The ADON helps oversee nursing services and staff, monitors resident conditions and care systems, supports regulatory compliance, and promotes resident safety, dignity, rights, and quality of care. The position also includes direct resident care and clinical support as needed and assumes the Director of Nursing's responsibilities in their absence. The role is based in Sonoma, California, and pays $50.00–$55.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Active California RN license in good standing.
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- 3–5 years of nursing leadership or nurse management experience.
- Strong knowledge of long-term care, skilled nursing, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience supervising clinical staff in a healthcare setting.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
- Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or post-acute experience.
- Knowledge of PointClickCare (PCC) software.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Director of Nursing to oversee daily nursing operations.
- Assist with planning, developing, implementing, and supervising nursing services.
- Provide leadership and support to licensed nurses and nursing staff.
- Conduct daily clinical rounds and monitor resident conditions.
- Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.
- Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention of nursing staff.
- Participate in employee coaching, performance evaluations, and disciplinary processes when needed.
- Promote resident safety, dignity, rights, and quality of care.
- Serve as a liaison between residents, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team.
- Assist with staff education programs and ongoing clinical in-services.
- Monitor clinical systems and processes to ensure consistent, high-quality care delivery.
- Provide direct resident care and clinical support as necessary.
- Act as the Director of Nursing in their absence.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
- Opportunities for professional growth.
- Supportive leadership team.
- Collaborative and resident-focused culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
