ADON: Lead Clinically, Elevate Nursing Leadership Path

August Healthcare; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

August Healthcare is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support daily operations of the Nursing Services Department in Wilmington, NC. This full-time role collaborates with the Director of Nursing to ensure high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, and staff accountability through strong clinical leadership.

The ADON provides clinical oversight, mentors nursing staff, participates in QA and survey readiness, and can step into the Director of Nursing role when

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license in the state.
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing leadership preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and regulatory knowledge.
• Ability to lead, coach, and hold staff accountable.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Organized, dependable, and solutions-focused.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, directing nursing services.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.
• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, and survey readiness.
• Provide clinical oversight and guidance to nursing staff.
• Assist with staffing coordination and scheduling to ensure adequate coverage.
• Monitor nursing documentation, medication administration, and treatments.
• Participate in admissions, care planning, discharges, and PASARR processes.
• Conduct rounds to ensure resident needs are met and standards of care are followed.
• Support investigations, incident reporting, and corrective action planning.
• Assist with staff development, education, and competency validation.
• Serve in the Director of Nursing role when assigned or in their absence.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Documentation skills

Staff coaching

Organizational skills

Job description

August Healthcare is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support daily operations of the Nursing Services Department in Wilmington, NC. This full-time role collaborates with the Director of Nursing to ensure high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, and staff accountability through strong clinical leadership.

The ADON provides clinical oversight, mentors nursing staff, participates in QA and survey readiness, and can step into the Director of Nursing role when