Assistant Director of Nursing

NANTUCKET POLICE DEPARTMENT; Indiana; On-site; USD 96,000 - 121,000; Full time

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Pension plan

Health insurance

Job summary

Our Island Home (OIH) in Nantucket, MA is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to support the Director of Nursing in staffing, policy development, and directing overall operations in the nursing department. This role requires ensuring resident care needs are met and regulatory standards are followed.

The position emphasizes 24-hour accountability for nursing care and strong leadership to maintain high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in Massachusetts with at least five years of nursing experience.
• At least one year in a supervisory/mentoring capacity.
• CPR Certification is required.
• Familiarity with MDS nursing documentation requirements.
• Background checks must be passed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing in staffing and policy development.
• Direct daily nursing operations to meet resident care needs and maintain quality of care.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and policies.
• Manage resources effectively to support high-quality nursing services.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Supervisory experience

CPR certification

Education

Massachusetts RN License

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Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of Nursing supports the Director of Nursing in staffing, developing facility policies, and directing the overall operations in the nursing department, in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations requirements, and policies. This includes, but is not limited to, effective management of resources to meet resident care needs and to maintain quality levels of care. The Assistant Director of Nursing maintains 24-hour accountability for nursing care delivered by personnel assigned to the department.

Qualifications:

Must be a Registered Nurse, currently licensed in Massachusetts with at least five (5) years of nursing experience; at least one of which has been in a supervisory/mentoring capacity. Massachusetts RN License, CPR Certification, and must pass all required background checks. CDC Infection Control Preventionist Certificate is preferred. Familiarity with MDS nursing documentation requirements.

Full Time, Benefits, LiUNA Union, SD Position

Starting Hourly Rate: $69.53 (new hires) – $88.06 (employees with 20 years of service with the Town of Nantucket)

The Town of Nantucket offers a retirement pension through Barnstable County Retirement, 90% employer sponsored health insurance plan options and a diverse selection of supplemental insurance policies.

Application Deadline:

Sunday, November 29th at 4:00 pm

Visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nantucket to apply online.

Job Details

Category Our Island Home (OIH) Status Open Posted October 26, 2026 7:00 AM Closing November 29, 2026 4:00 PM

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