RN Assistant Director of Nursing
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) supports the Director of Nursing in overseeing the daily operations of the nursing department in a long-term care setting. The role assists with clinical leadership, staff supervision, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives to promote safe, effective, and resident-centered care. The ADON helps manage and supervise nursing services, guides nursing staff, participates in resident care and interdisciplinary processes, and supports staffing, education, audits, investigations, and quality assurance activities. When assigned, the ADON serves as acting Director of Nursing in the DON’s absence. Pleasant Lake Villa describes its workplace as supportive, respectful, collaborative, and growth-oriented, with opportunities to develop a career in skilled nursing, assisted living, rehabilitation, long-term care, and hospice. It emphasizes team-member well-being, continuous learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The employer is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in Ohio.
- Minimum of 2–3 years of nursing experience, preferably in long-term care or skilled nursing.
- Working knowledge of CMS regulations and long-term care compliance standards.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Prior supervisory, charge nurse, or nursing leadership experience.
- Previous experience as an ADON, Unit Manager, or Nurse Supervisor.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- Experience with survey preparation, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Experience in a unionized environment, if applicable.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director of Nursing with the overall management and supervision of nursing services.
- Support compliance with state, federal, and CMS regulations and participate in survey-readiness activities.
- Provide clinical oversight and guidance to RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
- Participate in admissions, discharges, care-plan meetings, and interdisciplinary team conferences.
- Conduct resident assessments and monitor changes in condition as needed.
- Assist with staffing coordination, scheduling, and staffing-level assessments.
- Support quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
- Participate in staff education, competency validation, and performance improvement efforts.
- Assist with incident investigations, audits, and follow-up corrective actions.
- Communicate with physicians, residents, families, and staff.
- Serve as acting Director of Nursing in the DON’s absence when assigned.
- Promote resident rights, safety, dignity, and quality of life.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and PTO.
- Supportive leadership team and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement into senior leadership roles.
- Full-time nurse practitioner support and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Opportunities to grow a career in skilled nursing, assisted living, rehabilitation, long-term care, and hospice.
- A workplace that values team members’ contributions and encourages continuous learning.
- Support for team-member well-being and success.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
