The Assistant Director of Nursing supports the Director of Nursing in overseeing daily nursing operations and ensuring high‑quality, compliant patient care. This role provides leadership to nursing staff, assists with supervision and scheduling, supports recruitment and retention, and helps drive quality improvement initiatives. The ADON also coordinates interdisciplinary care, addresses patient and family concerns, and serves as DON when needed.
Support DON leadership and oversee nursing department operations
Ensure regulatory compliance with all nursing standards and guidelines
Coordinate patient care with medical staff and other departments
Address clinical issues and implement corrective action plans
Investigate concerns from patients, families, and staff
Assist with hiring, onboarding, and staff retention
Manage staffing & scheduling within budgeted HPPD
Lead performance evaluations and provide ongoing staff feedback
Support training & orientation for nursing personnel
Participate in Quality Assurance and clinical process improvement
ADN required; BSN preferred
Active RN license in the state of employment
Strong leadership and communication skills
Independent decision‑making ability
Knowledge of nursing standards, survey process, and quality measures
Computer proficiency
Customer‑service focus
