Assistant Director of Nursing, RN

Erickson Senior Living•Matthews, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing is a clinical leadership role supporting the Director of Nursing and exceptional care in the long-term care neighborhood at Windsor Run. The role helps drive clinical excellence, mentor staff, uphold compliance and safety standards, and foster a warm, supportive environment where residents feel at home and empowered to thrive. The Assistant Director leads and mentors clinical staff, supports Erickson’s Person-Centered Care approach, monitors clinical quality and infection control, contributes to operational planning, and partners with nursing leaders on regulatory compliance and survey readiness.

Requirements

Current RN nursing license without restrictions in the state in which they operate.
At least 3 years of experience in a healthcare leadership role, such as Charge Nurse or Unit Manager.
Must obtain Infection Prevention Certification within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in wound care, quality improvement, MDS, falls, hydration, infection control, and care planning.
Experience with an electronic medical record (EMR) system.
CPR/First Aid training.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor clinical staff, ensure Erickson’s Person-Centered Care approach, and create an exceptional environment for residents.
Ensure staffing levels are appropriate based on resident acuity in each level of care.
Monitor infection control for staff and residents and develop appropriate infection-control monitoring and reporting policies.
Monitor clinical quality areas, including wound care, infection control, falls risk reduction, pain management, weight loss, and dehydration.
Participate in Wound Rounds, Operations Meetings, Utilization Review, and the Performance Improvement/Risk Management/Safety Committee.
Review clinical outcomes against National, State, and Erickson benchmarking thresholds.
Collaborate with the Director of Nursing to plan, develop, and maintain the nursing department’s clinical operational budget.
Partner with the Director of Nursing and clinical leaders to ensure regulatory compliance and survey readiness.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision packages.
Annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching, and telemedicine options.
PTO plans and company-paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law.
401(k) for team members age 18 and over, with a company 3% match.
Onsite medical centers providing wellness visits and sick care for team members age 18 and over.
Free access to onsite Team Member Health and Well-Being Centers, plus well-being programs, tools, and resources for team members and their immediate family members.
Education assistance and certification reimbursement.
Access to an online learning library with over 6,000 courses.
Growth opportunities as the company opens new communities and expands existing ones.
Eligibility for an annual bonus.
Flexibility and work-life balance.