Assistant Director of Nursing

Continuum Healthcare Inc.; Green Bay (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Continuum Healthcare Inc. seeks an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support the Director of Nursing in managing unit operations and care quality. The role includes staff supervision, policy implementation, scheduling, and clinical leadership, with coverage for the DON as needed.

The ADON will drive regulatory compliance, conduct evaluations, mentor staff, and collaborate with physicians and families to coordinate patient care. Evening/weekend on-call may be required.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• CDC Certificate for IP certification.
• Experience in nursing management or supervisory roles.
• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the DON in nursing unit operations and patient care quality.
• Develop and implement policies; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Supervise, train and schedule nursing staff; manage evaluations.
• Fill in for the DON when needed and provide clinical leadership.
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, and care planning with teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Organizational

Education

RN license

CDC Certificate For IP

Tools

Point Click Care (PCC)

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

The ADON supports the Director of Nursing (DON) in managing nursing unit operations, staff supervision, and patient care quality. Responsibilities include developing policies , ensuring regulatory compliance, managing , scheduling, conducting evaluations, and providing clinical leadership. They fill in for the DON as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Support: Assist with administrative duties, policy implementation, and strategic planning for nursing units.

Staff Management: Supervise, train, and mentor nursing staff, manage scheduling, recruitment, and disciplinary actions.

Clinical Leadership: Ensure high-quality patient care, monitor compliance with state/federal regulations, and conducts audits.

Patient Care Coordinator: Assist with admissions, discharges, and if necessary, provide direct patient care or clinical guidance.

Communication: Act as a liaison between staff, families, and physicians.

Infection Preventionist (IP)-Monitor and assesses communicable diseases such as Influenzas, Covid-19 and UTIs

Perform Wound Assessments and Care to Residents Weekly and as needed

Requirements and Qualifications:

Education: Registered Nurse (RN) license required, CDC Certificate For IP

Experience: Previous experience in nursing management or supervisory roles

Skills: Strong leadership, communication, decision-making and organizational skills along with familiarity with healthcare software including Point Click Care (PCC)

Physical: Ability to work in high-pressure situations, potentially including evenings, weekends and holidays

On-call Rotation