ADON- Assistant Director of Nursing

CCH Healthcare; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fountain View is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our nursing leadership team. This hands-on nursing leader will support staff, strengthen clinical operations, and help ensure residents receive exceptional care.

You will work closely with the Director of Nursing in the day-to-day leadership of the nursing department, overseeing daily clinical operations, compliance, and staff development.

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

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

Skills

Nursing leadership

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

RN license

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