Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Journey Skilled Nursing•Warrenton, GA

14d

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) serves as a clinical operational liaison between the nursing units and the Director of Nursing. The ADON is responsible for daily clinical operations, ensuring compliance with center policies and procedures, practice standards, and regulations. The role facilitates implementation of the care delivery model and processes, mentors staff, coordinates and communicates with other departments, and supports patient and family satisfaction. In the absence of the Director of Nursing, the ADON assumes the DON’s duties and responsibilities. The ADON supports nursing department management, including staffing and scheduling, and contributes to quality assurance, regulatory compliance, infection control, care planning, and continuous quality improvement. The position also participates in hiring, training, and performance reviews, promoting staff development and consistent, high-quality care. Journey describes its mission as achieving exceptional quality outcomes through a world-class Care Team and its vision as changing the world one heart at a time. It emphasizes local leadership, community relationships, and a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (R.N.) license.
At least three years of nursing experience, including at least one year in a supervisory role.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Clerical ability to analyze reports and data.
Current BLS/CPR certification, as required by state regulations.
Skills in organizing and managing nursing services and personnel.

Nice To Haves

Long-term care or geriatric experience preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the Director of Nursing in managing the nursing department, including staffing and scheduling.
Ensure compliance with center policies and procedures, practice standards, and regulations.
Facilitate implementation of the care delivery model and related processes.
Mentor staff and coordinate and communicate with other departments.
Support patient and family satisfaction.
Assume the duties and responsibilities of the Director of Nursing in the DON’s absence.
Participate in chart audits and oversee infection control, care planning, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Participate in hiring, training, and performance reviews.
Promote professional growth and ensure the delivery of consistent, high-quality care.