Assistant Director of Nursing (Adon) Sign on Bonus Offered

August Healthcare at Wilmington • Wilmington, NC

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) supports the daily operations of the Nursing Services Department and works closely with the Director of Nursing to ensure quality resident care, regulatory compliance, staff accountability, and effective clinical operations. This role is suited to an organized, hands-on nurse leader committed to maintaining high standards of care. The position is full-time, day shift, with on-call duties as needed.

Requirements

• Current, active RN license in the state.
• Strong clinical judgment and regulatory knowledge.
• Ability to lead, coach, and hold staff accountable.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Organized, dependable, and solutions-focused.

Nice To Haves

• Long-term care or skilled nursing leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, and directing nursing services.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.
• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, and survey readiness.
• Provide clinical oversight and guidance to nursing staff.
• Assist with staffing coordination and scheduling to ensure adequate coverage.
• Monitor nursing documentation, medication administration, and treatments.
• Participate in admissions, care planning, discharges, and PASARR processes.
• Conduct rounds to ensure resident needs are met and standards of care are followed.
• Support investigations, incident reporting, and corrective action planning.
• Assist with staff development, education, and competency validation.
• Serve in the Director of Nursing role when assigned or in their absence.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus offered.
• Opportunity to grow into higher nursing leadership roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed