Assistant Director of Nursing, ADON

The role

The Assistant Director of Nursing partners with the Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations. This role involves strengthening regulatory compliance, advancing quality initiatives, and developing team members in a senior living environment.

What you will do

• Partner with the Director of Nursing to oversee daily clinical operations and maintain high standards of resident care.
• Lead quality improvement efforts including infection prevention, wound management, clinical documentation, incident follow-up, and regulatory readiness.
• Support nursing education through onboarding, orientation, competencies, skills validation, and ongoing staff development.
• Coach, mentor, and develop nurses and nursing assistants.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, identify trends, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary leaders to improve care and operations.
• Serve as the nursing leader in the Director of Nursing's absence.

Required qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment
• CPR certification
• Leadership experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or senior living
• Strong knowledge of clinical operations, quality assurance, infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and documentation
• Experience leading and developing nursing teams
• Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Up to 5 weeks of PTO in your first year
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and leadership development support
• Wellness initiatives
• Recognition programs

About the company

NLCS cultivates a culture of transparency, inclusion, and authenticity. They invest in team members through career growth and support.