ADON- Assistant Director of Nursing

Fountain View Nursing & Rehabilitation; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fountain View Nursing & Rehabilitation seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our leadership team. This hands-on nurse leader role supports staff, strengthens clinical operations, and ensures residents receive exceptional care.

As ADON, you will partner with the Director of Nursing in daily operations, provide guidance to RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and help maintain compliance with regulations. Strong communication and leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Active nursing license (RN preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in skilled nursing or long-term care
• Previous supervisory or nursing leadership experience preferred
• Understanding of clinical compliance, quality measures, and survey readiness
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director of Nursing in managing daily clinical operations
• Provide leadership and support to RNs, LPNs, and CNAs
• Help maintain compliance with federal, state, and local nursing regulations
• Participate in clinical rounds, audits, scheduling, and nursing oversight
• Monitor quality measures, incidents, and resident outcomes
• Assist with survey preparation, inspections, and plans of correction
• Support onboarding, training, coaching, and development of nursing staff
• Help maintain high standards of documentation and clinical care
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a resident-first culture

Skills

Nursing leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

RN licensure

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - RN
Location: Fountain View

Fountain View is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our nursing leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on nurse leader who enjoys supporting staff, strengthening clinical operations, and helping ensure residents receive exceptional care.

As ADON, you will work closely with the Director of Nursing and play an important role in the day-to-day leadership of the nursing department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Director of Nursing in managing daily clinical operations
• Provide leadership and support to RNs, LPNs, and CNAs
• Help maintain compliance with federal, state, and local nursing regulations
• Participate in clinical rounds, audits, scheduling, and nursing oversight
• Monitor quality measures, incidents, and resident outcomes
• Assist with survey preparation, inspections, and plans of correction
• Support the onboarding, training, coaching, and development of nursing staff
• Help maintain high standards of documentation and clinical care
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a resident-first culture

Schedule:

• Full-time
• Nursing leadership/administrative schedule
• Occasional on-call or clinical coverage support as needed

Qualifications:

• Active nursing license
• RN strongly preferred
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in skilled nursing or long-term care
• Previous supervisory or nursing leadership experience preferred
• Understanding of clinical compliance, quality measures, and survey readiness
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Why Join Fountain View?

• Supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents and staff
• Strong emphasis on quality care and teamwork
• Opportunity to grow your nursing leadership career
• A workplace where strong nursing leaders are valued and supported