ADON — RN Leader in Skilled Nursing | Great Benefits

Henderson Group Recruiting; Woodbury (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & insurance benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer 2

Weekly pay

Tuition/course reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Sick leave

Regulatory training and support

Job summary

Henderson Group in Connecticut seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join its clinical leadership team. The ADON will support the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, and directing day-to-day nursing operations, ensuring compliant care and high-quality resident outcomes.

The role requires strong supervision of charge nurses, regulatory knowledge, and collaboration with medical staff to promote residents’ well-being and QAPI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unencumbered RN license in the State of Connecticut; CPR certification.
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing supervisory/leadership experience in a skilled nursing facility, hospital, or related healthcare setting.
• Minimum of six (6) months of restorative nursing experience.
• In-depth knowledge of long-term care regulations, CMS Requirements of Participation, medical practices, and state health codes.
• Strong independent clinical judgment, documentation skills, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day operations of the nursing department in compliance with federal, state, and local standards.
• Provide direct leadership and administrative oversight to Charge Nurses and Nurse Supervisors, providing training in supervisory principles and delegating operational authority as appropriate.
• Conduct daily clinical rounds throughout resident care areas and nurses' stations to monitor nursing care delivery, medication passes, treatment protocols, and infection prevention standards.
• Participate in preliminary and comprehensive resident clinical assessments (including PASARR) and lead the development of written, person-centered care plans.
• Assist in managing departmental staffing needs, developing daily work assignments, scheduling staff hours, and obtaining/posting required daily staffing information.
• Support the recruitment, selection, orientation, professional licensing verification, and performance evaluations of nursing personnel.
• Coordinate care continuity with attending physicians, medical consultants, government agencies, and interdisciplinary service teams.
• Lead and support the facility's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program, participate in state/federal surveys, and assist in developing plans of correction.
• Oversee medication administration and treatment schedules, investigating and reporting any medication errors directly to the Director of Nursing.
• Assist with departmental budget planning and recommend equipment, supply, and resource allocations.
• Partner with the Staff Development Coordinator to plan and conduct staff in-service training programs and ensure adherence to facility policies and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical judgment

Documentation

Education

Registered Nurse license (CT)

Job description

Henderson Group in Connecticut seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join its clinical leadership team. The ADON will support the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, and directing day-to-day nursing operations, ensuring compliant care and high-quality resident outcomes.

The role requires strong supervision of charge nurses, regulatory knowledge, and collaboration with medical staff to promote residents’ well-being and QAPI initiatives.