Assistant Director of Nursing

Spring Meadows Health & Rehabilitation; Meadow Lane (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paperless onboarding

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off, holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement, CEU support

Job summary

Spring Meadows Health & Rehab in Clarksville, TN is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support the Director of Nursing in overseeing clinical operations of a skilled nursing facility. This role ensures high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, staff development, and efficient day-to-day nursing operations.

The ADON serves as a clinical leader and mentor for RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, promoting safety, accountability, and excellence while maintaining open collaboration with the

Qualifications

• Active and unencumbered TN RN license.
• 2–3 years of nursing leadership experience in SNF/long-term care.
• Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations and best practices.
• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating nursing services.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (CMS, state survey requirements).
• Support staffing operations, including scheduling, onboarding, orientation, and performance management.
• Provide clinical oversight and guidance to nursing staff (RNs, LPNs, CNAs).
• Participate in QA/PI initiatives and infection prevention programs.
• Monitor documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Address resident and family concerns related to nursing care.
• Support survey preparation and plan of correction implementation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive resident care.
• Act as acting Director of Nursing in the DON’s absence as needed.

Skills

RN leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

TN RN license

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing

Spring Meadows Health & Rehab | Clarksville, TN
Full-Time

At Spring Meadows Health & Rehab, we don’t just provide care — we build connections. We’re a compassionate, resident-centered Skilled Nursing and Long-Term Care Facility.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) supports the Director of Nursing (DON) in overseeing the clinical operations of the skilled nursing facility. This role ensures high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, staff development, and efficient day-to-day nursing operations. The ADON serves as a clinical leader, mentor, and resource for nursing staff while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating nursing services

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (CMS, state survey requirements)

• Support staffing operations, including scheduling, onboarding, orientation, and performance management

• Provide clinical oversight and guidance to nursing staff (RNs, LPNs, CNAs)

• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives

• Assist with infection prevention and control programs

• Monitor documentation to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance

• Address resident and family concerns related to nursing care

• Support survey preparation, survey management, and plan of correction implementation

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive resident care

• Serve as acting Director of Nursing in the DON’s absence as needed

Qualifications

• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in TN

• Minimum of 2–3 years of nursing leadership experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting

• Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations and best practices

• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as an ADON, Nurse Manager, or Unit Manager

What You’ll Love:

• Competitive pay

• Paperless, quick onboarding

• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement plan)

• Paid time off, holiday pay

• Generous employee referral program

• Annual performance reviews and competitive bi-annual pay reviews

• Support for personal well-being (EAP programs, mental health resources)

• Respectful, supportive leadership and strong focus on teamwork

• Optimal staff-to-patient ratios to prevent burnout

• Opportunities for advancement

• Tuition reimbursement, training programs, and CEU support

• Strong mentorship and orientation programs

• Strong school partnerships

• 360 communications for staff, residents & families

We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, disability or protected veteran status. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for our job opportunities.

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