Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON – RN)
Lutheran Home of Southbury | Southbury, CT
Lead with Purpose. Grow Your Career. Make a Difference.
Pay: $51-$55/hr.
At Lutheran Home of Southbury, exceptional care begins with exceptional leadership. As a proud member of Ascentria Care Alliance, one of New England's largest nonprofit human service organizations. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, resident-centered care while investing in the growth and success of our team members.
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our leadership team as the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). This is an exciting opportunity for a nursing leader who enjoys mentoring staff, driving quality outcomes, and shaping the future of nursing services within a highly respected skilled nursing community.
- Mission-driven nonprofit organization
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- Supportive and collaborative leadership team
- Opportunity to influence clinical excellence and resident outcomes
- Strong culture of teamwork, compassion, and respect
- Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
- Clear pathway to advanced nursing leadership roles, including Director of Nursing and regional clinical leadership positions
- Opportunity to build valuable management and operational experience
As the Assistant Director of Nursing, you will play a critical leadership role in supporting the daily operations of the nursing department. You will partner with the Director of Nursing to ensure exceptional resident care, regulatory compliance, and clinical excellence. This role is ideal for an experienced RN looking to expand their leadership skills, gain broader operational experience, and continue building a successful nursing management career.
- Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and support to nursing staff
- Serve as the nursing department leader in the absence of the Director of Nursing
- Mentor, coach, and develop nurses and nursing assistants through orientation, training, and ongoing education
- Assist with resident assessments, admissions, and care planning
- Promote clinical excellence through quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and organizational regulations and standards
- Support survey readiness efforts and regulatory compliance
- Monitor documentation practices and clinical processes to maintain high-quality care
- Coordinate staff education, competency validation, and mandatory training programs
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, and continuous learning
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Long-term care or skilled nursing experience required
- Previous nursing leadership experience strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and nursing standards of practice
- Excellent communication, coaching, and team-building skills
- Passion for mentoring staff and developing future leaders
- Commitment to resident-centered care and exceptional outcomes
This position is more than an ADON role; it's an opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills, expand your operational knowledge, and position yourself for future advancement within a mission-driven organization that values growth from within.
If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership career while making a meaningful impact on residents, families, and staff, we would love to hear from you. Join Lutheran Home of Southbury and grow your leadership career while helping others thrive.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
