Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
About The Position
Waters Edge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing Staff Educator to support resident-centered care and nursing staff development. The position collaborates with the Director of Nursing to create and deliver education programs, while also assisting with daily nursing department operations, staff supervision, clinical guidance, documentation, and leadership coverage. The role supports hiring, onboarding, staff evaluations, coaching, and performance management, and promotes a positive, inclusive learning and work environment.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Wisconsin.
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in long-term care.
- Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Long-Term Care (LTC) setting.
- Strong knowledge of infection control standards and nursing best practices.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Director of Nursing to develop and implement educational programs addressing nursing staff knowledge gaps and skills deficits.
- Design and deliver training sessions, workshops, and in-service programs to improve nursing practice and promote excellence.
- Conduct needs assessments, evaluate program effectiveness, and recommend updates or modifications.
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages participation, open communication, and constructive feedback.
- Assist the Director of Nursing with day-to-day nursing department operations.
- Supervise nursing staff and provide clinical guidance and support.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation and reporting.
- Participate in the clinical leadership on-call rotation.
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and staff evaluations.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
- Support disciplinary processes as needed.
- Promote teamwork and a positive work environment.
- Provide education to staff.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Early wage access through Tapcheck
- PTO and holiday pay
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee referral program
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Year-round employee appreciation events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
