Assistant Director of Nursing/RN Safety Nurse
About The Position
White Oak Manor of Tryon is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / Safety Nurse. The role supports nursing operations, oversees resident safety programs, and promotes clinical excellence across a 70-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community and an 18-bed assisted living community. The position is full-time, on the day shift, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, in Tryon, North Carolina. The salary range is $90,000–$95,000 annually, with a $20,000 sign-on bonus. The ADON assists the Director of Nursing with daily operations, staffing, and clinical oversight; leads resident-safety initiatives; and supports quality, compliance, staff development, and improvement efforts. The position may include direct resident care, assigned on-call coverage, and assuming the Director of Nursing’s responsibilities when necessary.
Requirements
- Active North Carolina or multistate (Compact) RN license.
- Knowledge of resident safety, regulatory compliance, and clinical best practices.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively lead and support a nursing team.
Nice To Haves
- Nursing leadership or supervisory experience.
- Skilled nursing or long-term care experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director of Nursing with daily operations, staffing, and clinical oversight.
- Lead fall-prevention initiatives, incident investigations, and safety interventions.
- Conduct clinical audits, safety rounds, and regulatory compliance reviews.
- Coach, mentor, and support nursing personnel to strengthen clinical performance.
- Participate in QAPI initiatives and implement improvements to resident care and safety.
- Monitor care plans, safety assessments, and resident care practices.
- Assist with direct resident care as needed.
- Participate in assigned on-call coverage.
- Assume the Director of Nursing’s responsibilities when necessary.
Benefits
- $20,000 sign-on bonus.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Voluntary life insurance options.
- Short-term disability coverage.
- Paid time off accrual beginning on day one.
- Insurance benefits effective after 30 days of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
