Assistant Director of Nursing

Rose-Mary CLE; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Nursing to provide supervisory and clinical oversight to the Residential Nursing team. This role ensures high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and staff development. Candidates must be a Registered Nurse in Ohio, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred and a minimum of three years nursing experience. Leadership experience is essential. Join an equal opportunity employer dedicated to individual and family services.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of three years nursing experience.
• At least 1 year of nursing leadership experience required.
• Experience in IDD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise the Residential Nursing team.
• Oversee medical care for assigned caseloads.
• Participate in the nurse on-call rotation.

Skills

Effective employee training

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Collaboration and teamwork

Prioritizing workload

Assessment and evaluation of service delivery

Education

Bachelor Degree in Nursing or related field

Registered Nurse, licensed in Ohio

Ohio DODD Certified RN Nurse Instructor

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing

Rose-Mary is a not-for-profit providing services to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in group homes. We are currently seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Nursing that will provide supervisory and clinical oversight to the Residential Nursing team, ensuring high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and adherence to professional nursing standards. The role supports staff development, oversees training and documentation practices, manages infection prevention and quality assurance functions, and collaborates with internal and external partners to promote the health and well-being of individuals served.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise Residential Nurses, including scheduling, coaching, and performance oversight.
• Review nursing documentation, ensure compliance, and provide clinical guidance to staff and families.
• Oversee medical care for assigned caseloads and provide coverage during nurse absences.
• Participate in the nurse on-call rotation and assist with healthcare issue follow-up.
• Train staff in Medication Administration, CPR/First Aid/AED, orientation, and ongoing health/hygiene topics.
• Monitor medication administration practices, complete observations, and follow med-error procedures.
• Assist with infection prevention efforts following OSHA and CDC guidelines; support disease tracking and staff education.
• Ensure compliance with Medicaid, DODD, Health Department, and other regulatory requirements.
• Complete routine quality-assurance reviews to maintain high standards of care.
• Provide care and oversight to the assigned caseload.

Skills & Qualifications

• Participates in and assumes on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis.
• Ability to provide effective employee training and support professional development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and interact with co-workers in a positive, constructive manner.
• Strong ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Ability to assess, evaluate, and monitor service delivery and program performance in all relevant areas.
• Must be a Registered Nurse, licensed by the State of Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Bachelor Degree in Nursing or another related field is preferred.
• Ohio DODD Certified RN Nurse Instructor trainer for medication administration – must obtain certification if not already certified.
• Minimum of three years nursing experience.
• Minimum of 1 year nursing leadership experience.
• Experience in the field of IDD preferred.

Rose-Mary is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates in the final application stage will undergo routine background checks including Bureau of Criminal Investigation & Identification criminal history check as required by our rules and regulations.

Seniority Level: Director

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Individual and Family Services