Assistant Director of Nursing

MQS Health; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Rhode Island is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations and support nursing teams in delivering safe, compassionate care to residents.

This full-time, days role emphasizes collaboration, regulatory compliance, and staff mentoring. The ideal candidate holds a Rhode Island RN license and at least three years of nursing leadership experience in rehabilitative settings.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid, unencumbered RN license in Rhode Island.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital, nursing care center, or related healthcare setting.
• Supervisory experience with knowledge of leadership principles, staff development, and teaching practices required.
• Experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally and respectfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the public.
• Knowledge of nursing practices, medical procedures, and applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing care facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing in planning all aspects of nursing operations, including setting priorities, coordinating initiatives, and assigning responsibilities to support optimal resident care.
• Serve as the care champion for the dialysis den, ensuring a high standard of clinical excellence, coordination, and compassionate care for residents receiving services.
• Monitor each nursing unit’s activities, communicate policies effectively, evaluate performance, provide constructive feedback, and assist with coaching, mentoring, and disciplinary processes as needed.
• Develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with residents, family members, staff, and members of the interdisciplinary medical team.
• Conduct regular rounds to monitor the delivery of nursing care, coordination with support services, cleanliness and presentation of resident areas, and staff morale, while proactively ensuring residents’ needs are met.
• Carry out, coordinate, and oversee administrative functions related to Nursing Services to support efficient and compliant operations.

Skills

RN license

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Team oriented

Education

Nursing degree (preferred)

Job description

Heritage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Assistant Director of Nursing

Full-time, days (Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 5:00PM)

Range: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 annually

At Heritage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, we believe that exceptional nursing leadership is at the heart of exceptional resident care. Guided by our core values of Passion, Respect, and Excellence, the Assistant Director of Nursing supports clinical operations, empowers nursing teams, and helps ensure that every resident receives safe, compassionate, and high-quality care in a supportive and dignified environment.

Responsibilities for Assistant Director of Nursing:

• Assist the Director of Nursing in collaborating with the Administrator, management staff, and consultants to plan all aspects of nursing operations, including setting priorities, coordinating initiatives, and assigning responsibilities to support optimal resident care.
• Serve as the care champion for our 5-chair dialysis den, ensuring a high standard of clinical excellence, coordination, and compassionate care for residents receiving services.
• Monitor each nursing unit’s activities, communicate policies effectively, evaluate performance, provide constructive feedback, and assist with coaching, mentoring, and disciplinary processes as needed.
• Develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with residents, family members, staff, and members of the interdisciplinary medical team.
• Conduct regular rounds to monitor the delivery of nursing care, coordination with support services, cleanliness and presentation of resident areas, and staff morale, while proactively ensuring residents’ needs are met.
• Carry out, coordinate, and oversee administrative functions related to Nursing Services to support efficient and compliant operations.

Qualifications for Assistant Director of Nursing:

• Must possess a valid, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Rhode Island. A nursing degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital, nursing care center, or related healthcare setting.
• Supervisory experience with knowledge of leadership principles, staff development, and teaching practices required.
• Experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally and respectfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the public.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Strong team orientation with the ability to lead by example and contribute to a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Knowledge of nursing practices, medical procedures, and applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing care facilities.

Our Core Values in Action

Passion – Leading with compassion, clinical dedication, and a commitment to delivering the highest quality nursing care for every resident.

Respect – Treating residents, families, and team members with dignity, empathy, and professionalism in every interaction.

Excellence – Upholding the highest standards in clinical care, compliance, leadership, and continuous improvement in nursing services.

Benefits for Assistant Director of Nursing:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• 401(k) with match
• Employee engagement and culture committee
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP) resources

The facility provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.