ADON - Assistant Director of Nursing

Asbury Communities; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

Asbury Methodist Village, part of Asbury Communities, invites a seasoned nursing leader to join as ADON, supporting the Director of Nursing in overseeing clinical operations and delivering high-quality resident care.

The role requires at least five years in medical/surgical, rehab, or geriatric nursing, with two years as a Charge Nurse in geriatric care. RN license in MD, CPR/First Aid, and delegating nurse certification are required, with a BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in medical/surgical, rehab, or geriatric nursing.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Charge Nurse in geriatric care with progressive administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the effectiveness of nursing practices and 24-hour nursing care.
• Assist with staffing coordination, schedule oversight, and coverage planning.
• Perform daily rounds on assigned floors to evaluate residents’ conditions.
• Coordinate and facilitate resident service plan meetings with interdisciplinary participation.
• Complete admissions, readmissions, 45-day reviews, and Resident Assessment Tool.
• Assist with annual compliance activities, regulatory surveys, audits, and quality initiatives.
• Monitor infection prevention and control practices and assist with outbreak response and staff education.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations and ongoing coaching for nursing staff.
• Collaborate with HR in recruiting, interviewing, and orientation; manage performance deficiencies.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to clinical or staffing emergencies.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff coaching

Regulatory knowledge

Staff scheduling

Clinical rounds

RN license

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Elevate your nursing leadership with heart and purpose at Asbury!

Are you ready to take your nursing leadership career to the next level? At Asbury Methodist Village, we\'re not just offering a job. We\'re inviting you to join a dynamic team where your expertise is valued, your leadership makes an impact, and your professional growth is supported every step of the way.

Join Asbury Methodist Village, a leading not-for-profit continuing care retirement community celebrating 100 years of service, nestled on a beautiful 134-acre arboretum campus, and proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for nine consecutive years.At Asbury, people continue to learn, grow, and live with purpose. Our mission-driven culture fosters meaningful connections, supports lifelong development, and empowers both residents and team members to thrive.

Earn up to $107,000 annually

Asbury Methodist Village achieved the esteemed recognition of being named one of the foremost Assisted Living facilities by U.S. News & World Report in 2025.

Asbury Methodist Village, a part of Asbury Communities, Inc., is the 14th-largest, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community system in the United States as ranked by LeadingAge Ziegler. Asbury Methodist Village is proud to hold EAGLE accreditation from the United Methodist Association of Health & Welfare Ministries.

Job Description

As the ADON, you will play a key leadership role, supporting the Director of Nursing in overseeing the overall clinical operations of the assisted living community and ensuring the delivery of high-quality resident care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitors the effectiveness of nursing practices with managing 24-hour nursing care in accordance with current policies, regulations, and guidelines that govern assisted living facilities.
• Assist with staffing coordination, schedule oversight, and coverage planning to ensure adequate clinical staffing.
• Perform daily rounds on assigned floors to observe and evaluate residents’ conditions and ensure personnel are performing work assignments in accordance with acceptable standards and residents' service plans.
• Coordinate and facilitate resident service plan meetings, ensuring interdisciplinary participation, regulatory compliance, and communication with residents and families.
• Complete and administer admission, readmission, 45-day, and Resident Assessment Tool per Assisted Living regulation and organizational policy.
• Assist with annual compliance activities, regulatory surveys, audits, quality assurance initiatives, policy reviews, and other organizational projects to maintain regulatory readiness.
• Monitor infection prevention and control practices and assist with outbreak response, surveillance, and staff education.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations and ongoing coaching for nursing staff.
• Collaboratewith HR Department in the recruiting, interviewing, and orientation process of new hires, as well as seeking assistance with managing associate performance deficiencies.
• Participate in the nursing department on-call rotation, alternating on-call responsibilities with the Director of Nursing and responding to clinical, staffing, and emergency situations as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in medical/surgical, rehab, or geriatric nursing; including two (2) years of experience as a Charge Nurse in geriatric care with progressive experience in an administrative and supervisor category
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Current RN License from the State of MD
• Current CPR Certification, First Aid Certification within 30 days
• MD Delegating nurse certificate or obtained within 30 days
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations
• Computer Literacy

Additional Information

Depending upon the status of the position, Asbury offers generous benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401K with match; PTO and paid holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.