Assistant Director of Nursing

Life Care Centers seeks an Assistant Director of Nursing to support clinical leadership in a senior living and rehabilitation setting. The ADON will assist the DON with daily nursing operations, staff supervision, and clinical quality initiatives while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Responsibilities include coordinating care plans, monitoring clinical outcomes, mentoring and scheduling nursing staff, and supporting surveys and audits. The role partners closely with interdisciplinary teams to promote resident-centered care, safety, and satisfaction, and offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative, patient-first culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Nursing with daily clinical and operational oversight
• Supervise, mentor, and schedule nursing staff across shifts
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations
• Coordinate and review resident care plans with interdisciplinary team
• Monitor quality indicators and support performance improvement initiatives
• Support survey readiness, audits, and corrective action plans
• Promote resident-centered, compassionate care and service excellence
• Assist with hiring, training, evaluations, and coaching of nursing staff
• Ensure proper documentation, charting, and medication administration practices
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and families to optimize outcomes

Required Skills

• Clinical nursing practice (RN)
• Staff supervision and scheduling
• Care planning and coordination
• Long-term care and rehab regulations
• Quality improvement and audit support
• Electronic medical records (EMR)
• Infection prevention and control
• Medication administration oversight
• Documentation and chart review
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration