ADON & Staff Education Leader (Nursing)

Navigator Homes of Martha's Vineyard; Edgartown, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $100,000–$110,000 annually

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Employee assistance program

Company-paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Navigator Homes of Martha’s Vineyard is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing / Staff Development Coordinator (ADON/SDC) to join our nursing leadership team on Martha’s Vineyard, MA. This dual-role leads nursing services, staff education, and regulatory compliance, while serving as acting DON when needed.

The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader and educator who can develop and support nursing staff and ensure high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN license in good standing (required).
• Minimum 2 years of nursing supervisory or leadership experience.
• Long-term care or senior living experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with staff development, clinical education, orientation, or competency training.
• Knowledge of CMS requirements and MA healthcare regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with EMRs and healthcare software; proficient with MS Office and e-learning.
• Ability to coach and develop clinical staff at varying levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating nursing services.
• Supervise nursing staff and provide leadership, coaching, guidance, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, facility policies, and clinical standards.
• Monitor resident care and clinical outcomes and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Support survey preparedness and assist with plans of correction.
• Assist with nursing staffing coordination and clinical coverage as needed.
• Investigate and follow up on incidents, accidents, resident concerns, and clinical issues.
• Support infection prevention, medication management, risk management, and resident safety initiatives.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and resident care planning.
• Promote resident rights, safety, dignity, and quality of life.
• Serve as acting Director of Nursing in the DON’s absence, as appropriate.
• Coordinate and conduct nursing and clinical components of new employee orientation.
• Develop, schedule, and facilitate ongoing staff education and in-service training.
• Coordinate annual mandatory education and competency assessments.
• Maintain employee training records and competency documentation.
• Provide CNA and nursing staff training, mentoring, and professional development.
• Work collaboratively with department leadership to identify training needs and performance improvement opportunities.
• Ensure required clinical education remains consistent with state, federal, infection control, and facility requirements.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assist with updating education and training materials.
• Support survey readiness and corrective action plans related to staff education and competency.
• Promote employee engagement, professional development, accountability, and a culture of continuous learning.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff development

Clinical education

Regulatory knowledge

Training coordination

Education

Massachusetts RN license

Tools

Electronic medical records

Microsoft Office

E-learning systems

Job description

Navigator Homes of Martha’s Vineyard is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing / Staff Development Coordinator (ADON/SDC) to join our nursing leadership team on Martha’s Vineyard, MA. This dual-role leads nursing services, staff education, and regulatory compliance, while serving as acting DON when needed.

The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader and educator who can develop and support nursing staff and ensure high-quality resident care.