Assistant Director of Nursing
Aviva at Fitzsimons•Aurora, CO
•Onsite
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) supports the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operations of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations governing skilled nursing facilities. This role plays a critical leadership function in a high-acuity environment, ensuring clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, staffing effectiveness, and resident safety at all times.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved Registered Nurse (RN) program
- Current, active, unencumbered RN license in the state of practice
- Minimum of 1 year supervisory nursing experience in a hospital, skilled nursing, or healthcare facility
- Infection Prevention (IP) certification required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- At least 6 months experience in rehabilitative or restorative nursing preferred
- High-acuity SNF experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning, organization, and oversight of nursing services and clinical programs
- Support high-acuity care delivery, including post-acute, rehabilitative, and restorative nursing services
- Make daily rounds to monitor resident care, staff performance, and clinical outcomes
- Serve as a clinical resource and leader for nursing staff across all shifts
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing skilled nursing facilities
- Assist with survey preparation, audits, and corrective action plans
- Maintain policies and procedures that align with regulatory standards and best practices
- Support infection prevention and control practices (IP certification required)
- Assist with determining staffing needs and scheduling to support high-acuity census
- Recommend appropriate staffing levels and skill mix by shift
- Supervise, coach, and discipline nursing staff in a fair and consistent manner
- Ensure nursing assistants meet training and certification requirements
- Participate in resident admission assessments and care planning
- Ensure individualized care plans are developed, implemented, and updated
- Monitor documentation for accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance
- Address resident, family, and staff concerns professionally and promptly
- Assist with preparation of departmental budgets and operational planning
- Participate in nursing leadership meetings and interdisciplinary care conferences
- Complete reports, audits, evaluations, and clinical documentation as required
- Perform additional duties as assigned in support of facility operations
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible scheduling
- Daily Pay Advance option available
- Holiday pay (when working major holidays)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick time accrual
- Medical, dental, vision, and additional benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
