ADON - Assistant Director of Nursing SNF

Elderwood • West Roxbury, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - RN at West Roxbury Health & Rehabilitation Center plays a crucial role in leading the nursing team, strengthening clinical practice, developing employees, and ensuring residents receive compassionate care. This role involves working closely with the Director of Nursing and Administrator to advance clinical priorities, support nursing staff, maintain survey readiness, and uphold regulatory standards. The ADON will have significant responsibility within the facility and access to a network of clinical leaders and resources across the Elderwood organization. The position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on residents and the care team through clinical leadership, coaching, reinforcing best practices, and supporting quality initiatives. 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

• Visible Clinical Impact: Help shape nursing practice, employee development, quality initiatives, and the resident experience.
• Facility Leadership Partnership: Work closely with the Director of Nursing and Administrator to address priorities and move clinical initiatives forward.
• Clinical Support Beyond the Facility: Benefit from the broader clinical leadership and resources of Elderwood Administrative Services.
• 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.
• Support from Elderwood Administrative Services, including organization-wide clinical leadership from the Chief Nursing Officer and an assigned Regional Nurse Consultant.
• Opportunity to participate in Widener University's Director of Nursing Leadership Academy.

What This Job Offers

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