Assistant Director of Nursing ADON

Preferred Care MI; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

AAPACN Membership

Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)

Paid time off

401(k)

Professional development

Leadership support

Job summary

Hampton Nursing and Rehab seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), RN to support the Director of Nursing in leading the nursing department and delivering high-quality resident care.

You'll mentor RNs, LPNs and CNAs, help ensure adequate staffing, oversee clinical documentation and participate in quality improvement and regulatory readiness. This role requires Michigan RN licensure and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Michigan RN license.
• Experience leading nursing teams in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of state and federal long-term-care regulations.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills to develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing with daily nursing operations.
• Provide clinical leadership to RNs, LPNs and CNAs.
• Help ensure adequate staffing and nursing coverage.
• Monitor resident care and document changes in condition.
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
• Support regulatory readiness and survey activities.
• Review incidents and clinical concerns.
• Coach staff on clinical standards and policy.

Skills

RN leadership

Staff coaching

Clinical judgment

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

On-call leadership

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Hampton Nursing and Rehab is seeking an experienced and dependable Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), RN to help lead our nursing department and support the delivery of high-quality resident care.

This is an excellent opportunity for an RN leader who enjoys developing employees, strengthening clinical systems and working alongside the Director of Nursing to create a supportive, accountable nursing team.

What You'll Do

• Assist the Director of Nursing with the daily management of nursing operations

• Provide clinical leadership, guidance and support to RNs, LPNs and CNAs

• Help ensure appropriate staffing, assignments and nursing coverage

• Monitor resident care, clinical documentation and changes in condition

• Participate in clinical meetings, quality assurance and performance-improvement initiatives

• Assist with survey readiness and ongoing regulatory compliance

• Review incidents, grievances, infections, rehospitalizations and other clinical concerns

• Support employee orientation, education, competency validation and performance management

• Coach nursing employees and reinforce clinical standards and facility policies

• Communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians and interdisciplinary team members

• Serve as acting nursing leader when the Director of Nursing is unavailable

• Participate in the leadership on-call rotation, as required

What We're Looking For

• Current, unrestricted Michigan Registered Nurse license

• Previous nursing leadership experience

• Skilled nursing, long-term care or rehabilitation experience strongly preferred

• Knowledge of state and federal long-term-care regulations

• Strong clinical judgment, organization and problem-solving abilities

• Effective communication and employee-coaching skills

• Ability to build accountability while maintaining a positive, respectful workplace

• Current CPR certification

Why Join Hampton Nursing and Rehab?

At Hampton Nursing and Rehab, our residents and employees come first. You will work alongside a leadership team committed to clinical quality, employee development and creating an environment where people feel respected and supported.

Benefits may include:

• Competitive salary

• AAPACN Membership

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holiday pay

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Professional-development opportunities

• Supportive facility and regional leadership

Benefits and eligibility are based on the facility's current benefit plans.

Hampton Nursing and Rehab is an equal opportunity employer.