ADON - Assistant Director of Nursing SNF

Elderwood • Mattapan, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - RN at Mattapan Health & Rehabilitation Center plays a crucial role in leading the nursing team, strengthening clinical practice, developing employees, and ensuring residents receive consistent, compassionate care. This 85-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community provides Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care. The ADON works closely with the Director of Nursing and Administrator to advance clinical priorities, support nursing employees, maintain survey readiness, and uphold regulatory standards. The role offers meaningful responsibility within the facility, with access to an experienced network of clinical leaders and resources across the Elderwood organization. The ADON's work directly impacts residents and the team members who care for them, involving coaching nurses, reinforcing clinical best practices, navigating care concerns, supporting quality initiatives, and partnering on department priorities. This is an opportunity for an experienced RN who is organized, collaborative, accountable, and ready for the next step in nursing leadership.

Requirements

• Must possess, as a minimum, a degree in Nursing from an accredited school.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as in state.
• Working knowledge of the needs of geriatric complex care requiring long term care, the principles of management, supervision, organizational behavior and structure, and communication systems.
• A physical examination and/or evidence from a physician indicating free of communicable disease to be available upon employment.
• Must be in good physical and mental health.
• Ability to work independently or part of a group.
• Effectively communicate with others.
• If expected to drive company vehicle- must have valid driver's license with good driving record and be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have, as a minimum, 2 years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors.
• In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Nice To Haves

• Baccalaureate degree preferred.
• Previous long-term care experience is desirable.
• Computer knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director of Nursing to oversee daily nursing operations and ensure exceptional resident outcomes.
• Supervise and develop nursing staff - fostering engagement, accountability, and professional growth.
• Serve as Infection Control Preventionist, leading compliance and safety initiatives.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Step in as Director of Nursing when needed to ensure continuity of leadership and care.
• Support staffing, onboarding, and training - helping maintain 24-hour nursing coverage and high-quality service.

Benefits

• Leadership Development: Strengthen the skills and experience needed to advance into future Director of Nursing and senior clinical leadership opportunities.
• Supportive, Interdisciplinary Team Environment: Collaborate with professionals across nursing, rehabilitation, social services, dietary, activities, and other departments working toward a shared goal of exceptional resident care.
• Meaningful Work: See the direct connection between strong nursing leadership, employee success, and better outcomes for residents.
• Clinical Support Beyond the Facility: Benefit from the broader clinical leadership and resources of Elderwood Administrative Services.
• Facility Leadership Partnership: Work closely with the Director of Nursing and Administrator to address priorities and move clinical initiatives forward.
• Visible Clinical Impact: Help shape nursing practice, employee development, quality initiatives, and the resident experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree