Assistant Director of Nursing

Peaks Healthcare Consulting; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center in Roswell, NM is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to partner with the Director of Nursing and lead the clinical operations of the skilled nursing community. This RN role focuses on clinical oversight, staff development, and quality improvement to enhance resident outcomes.

You will be a visible, hands‑on nursing leader, responsible for rounding, coaching, and ensuring safe, resident-centered care across shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN with leadership experience.
• Experience in skilled nursing settings preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily leadership and operation of the Nursing Department.
• Maintain a visible leadership presence throughout the facility and round with staff.
• Monitor clinical operations, provide guidance, and address resident-care concerns.
• Develop and coach nurses and CNAs, support recruitment and onboarding.
• Ensure patient safety, quality of care, and regulatory readiness.

Skills

Nursing Leadership

RN

Clinical Operations

Staff Development

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON in Roswell)

Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center | Roswell, New Mexico

Nursing Leadership | Registered Nurse (RN)

Why Join Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center?

At Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center, strong nursing leadership is essential to providing exceptional resident care and developing a successful clinical team.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to partner with our Director of Nursing and help lead the clinical operations of our skilled nursing community.

This is an excellent opportunity for an RN who is ready to expand their leadership responsibilities while remaining connected to residents, employees, and daily clinical operations.

• Key nursing leadership position
• Work directly with the Director of Nursing and facility leadership
• Develop and support Nurses, CNAs, and clinical team members
• Build valuable skilled nursing leadership experience
• Opportunities for continued professional and career advancement
• Make a direct impact on resident outcomes and quality of care

Position Overview

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) supports the Director of Nursing in the leadership, organization, and oversight of nursing services at Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center.

The ADON assists with clinical operations, resident-care oversight, nursing staff development, staffing, clinical documentation, quality improvement, infection prevention, regulatory compliance, survey readiness, and resident outcomes.

This position serves as a clinical resource for Nurses and CNAs while helping ensure nursing services are delivered safely, consistently, and in accordance with resident needs, provider orders, care plans, facility procedures, and applicable requirements.

The ADON should be a visible and hands-on nursing leader who is comfortable rounding throughout the facility, coaching employees, addressing clinical concerns, and assisting the nursing team when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

Nursing Leadership & Clinical Operations

• Assist the Director of Nursing with the daily leadership and operation of the Nursing Department
• Maintain a visible leadership presence throughout the facility
• Round routinely with residents and nursing employees
• Monitor nursing operations and identify clinical or operational concerns requiring follow-up
• Serve as a clinical resource for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other nursing team members
• Help establish expectations for clinical quality, accountability, professionalism, and resident-centered care
• Assist with resolving clinical concerns and barriers affecting resident care
• Provide nursing leadership in the absence of the Director of Nursing as assigned
• Promote effective communication between nursing shifts and departments

Clinical Documentation & Care Planning

• Monitor nursing documentation for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Assist with clinical audits and documentation reviews
• Promote effective communication of resident-care information between shifts

Nursing Staff Leadership & Development

• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and retaining nursing employees
• Support orientation of newly hired Nurses and CNAs
• Provide ongoing coaching, education, and clinical guidance
• Support employee engagement and retention efforts

Staffing & Workforce Management

• Monitor overtime and staffing utilization
• Support recruitment efforts for open nursing positions
• Promote responsible staffing practices while maintaining resident-care needs

Quality Improvement & Resident Outcomes

• Monitor clinical indicators and resident outcomes
• Review falls, wounds, infections, weight changes, hospital transfers, medication concerns, and other clinical events
• Identify trends and opportunities for improvement

Regulatory Compliance & Survey Ready

• Assist with maintaining Nursing Department compliance with applicable federal, state, and facility requirements
• Support ongoing survey readiness throughout the facility
• Conduct routine clinical rounds and audits
• Ensure nursing employees understand applicable policies and clinical expectations

Infection Prevention & Resident Safety

• Promote appropriate infection-prevention and control practices throughout Nursing
• Monitor staff compliance with hand hygiene, PPE, and applicable precautions
• Monitor resident safety concerns and appropriate interventions
• Review accidents, incidents, falls, injuries, and other resident-safety events

Medication & Treatment Oversight

• Monitor medication and treatment administration practices
• Review medication errors, omissions, refusals, and other medication-related concerns
• Assist with identifying trends and implementing corrective action

Resident & Family Experience

• Follow up to ensure concerns are appropriately addressed
• Promote trust and effective communication between residents, families, and the nursing team

Resident Rights & Person-Centered Care

• Ensure residents are treated with dignity, compassion, and respect
• Promote resident independence and individual choice whenever possible
• Respect resident preferences, routines, privacy, and personal decisions
• Advocate for res