A.D.O.N. Assistant Director of Nursing

Continuum Healthcare Inc.; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Continuum Healthcare Inc. seeks an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support the Director of Nursing in overseeing nursing unit operations, staff supervision, and patient care quality.

The ADON will help develop policies, ensure regulatory compliance, manage scheduling, conduct evaluations, provide clinical leadership, and fill in for the DON as needed.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• CDC IP certificate required.
• Experience in nursing management or supervisory roles.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Operational Support: assist with administrative duties, policy implementation, and planning for nursing units.
• Staff Management: supervise, train, and mentor nursing staff; manage scheduling, recruitment, and disciplinary actions.
• Clinical Leadership: ensure high-quality patient care; monitor compliance with state/federal regulations; conduct audits.
• Patient Care Coordinator: assist with admissions and discharges; provide direct patient care or clinical guidance.
• Communication: liaise between staff, families, and physicians.
• Infection Preventionist monitoring and assessment of communicable diseases; wound assessments weekly.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Organizational skills

Healthcare software PCC

Education

RN license

CDC Certificate For IP

Tools

Point Click Care (PCC)

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

The ADON supports the Director of Nursing (DON) in managing nursing unit operations, staff supervision, and patient care quality. Responsibilities include developing policies , ensuring regulatory compliance, managing , scheduling, conducting evaluations, and providing clinical leadership. They fill in for the DON as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Support: Assist with administrative duties, policy implementation, and strategic planning for nursing units.

Staff Management: Supervise, train, and mentor nursing staff, manage scheduling, recruitment, and disciplinary actions.

Clinical Leadership: Ensure high-quality patient care, monitor compliance with state/federal regulations, and conducts audits.

Patient Care Coordinator: Assist with admissions, discharges, and if necessary, provide direct patient care or clinical guidance.

Communication: Act as a liaison between staff, families, and physicians.

Infection Preventionist (IP)-Monitor and assesses communicable diseases such as Influenzas, Covid-19 and UTIs

Perform Wound Assessments and Care to Residents Weekly and as needed

Requirements and Qualifications

Education: Registered Nurse (RN) license required, CDC Certificate For IP

Experience: Previous experience in nursing management or supervisory roles

Skills: Strong leadership, communication, decision-making and organizational skills along with familiarity with healthcare software including Point Click Care (PCC)

Physical: Ability to work in high-pressure situations, potentially including evenings, weekends and holidays

On-call Rotation