Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

WLC Management Firm; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Recognition Program

Team-oriented work environment

Company perks and discounts

Job summary

Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Boynton Beach, FL is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support the Director of Nursing in managing daily operations of the nursing department and ensuring high-quality resident care.

The ideal candidate is a registered nurse with infection prevention experience and proven supervisory ability in skilled nursing or similar settings, ready to lead staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, active RN license in Florida.
• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Prior Infection Prevention experience required.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting.
• Minimum 6 months in rehabilitative/restorative nursing practices.
• Strong knowledge of nursing standards, regulatory requirements, QA, and resident care practices.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with physicians, residents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing daily nursing operations.
• Develop and implement nursing department policies and standards of practice.
• Ensure staff follow job descriptions, policies, and regulations.
• Conduct daily nursing rounds and monitor resident care quality.
• Review documentation to reflect residents' needs and responses.
• Monitor medication passes and treatments as ordered.
• Report incidents per facility procedures.
• Participate in QA/QM and regulatory surveys.

Skills

RN License

Infection Prevention

Supervisory experience

Staff leadership

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Facility: Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Position: Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Location: Boynton Beach, FL
Shift: Full-Time 8:30am - 5pm
Salary: $95,000–$115,000 per year

About the Role

Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support the Director of Nursing in overseeing the daily operations of the nursing department. The ADON will help ensure high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, effective staffing, and strong clinical and administrative practices throughout the facility.

The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse (RN) with prior Infection Prevention (IP) experience and supervisory experience in a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospital, or related healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing with planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the daily operations of the nursing department.


• Help develop, maintain, and implement nursing department policies, procedures, and standards of practice.


• Ensure nursing staff follow their job descriptions, facility policies, and applicable regulations.


• Conduct daily nursing rounds and monitor the quality and delivery of resident care.


• Review nurses' notes and documentation to ensure care is accurately documented and reflects residents' needs and responses.


• Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure medications and treatments are administered as ordered.


• Report medication errors, resident concerns, abuse allegations, and other significant incidents to the Director of Nursing in accordance with facility procedures.


• Assist with the development and implementation of the nursing department's quality assurance and performance improvement programs.


• Monitor QI/QM reports, survey findings, and other quality indicators and make recommendations for improvement.


• Participate in facility surveys and inspections conducted by authorized regulatory agencies.


• Assist with staffing, scheduling, and daily staffing requirements.


• Delegate appropriate responsibilities to RNs, LPNs, Nurse Supervisors, and other nursing personnel.


• Assist with employee orientation, training, performance evaluations, and leadership development.


• Participate in developing and conducting in-service education and staff training programs.


• Help maintain adequate supplies, equipment, medications, and other resources necessary to meet resident needs.


• Assist with admissions, including communicating new admissions to nursing staff, ensuring rooms are prepared, and welcoming residents upon arrival.


• Assist with physician rounds and follow up regarding physician visits, orders, progress notes, and other required documentation.


• Assist with resident discharge planning and coordinate the nursing services portion of discharge plans.


• Assist with MDS planning and coordination, including implementation of appropriate care planning processes.


• Review and address resident and staff complaints and grievances in accordance with facility policies.


• Maintain appropriate documentation regarding complaints, grievances, investigations, and actions taken.


• Serve on facility committees, including the Quality Assurance Committee, as assigned.


• Assume appropriate nursing administrative responsibilities in the absence of the Director of Nursing.


• Promote a safe, respectful, and professional environment for residents and staff.


• Ensure nursing department practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Requirements

• Must possess a current, active, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Florida.


• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university preferred.


• Previous Infection Prevention (IP) experience required.


• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation center, or related healthcare setting.


• Minimum of six (6) months of experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.


• Strong knowledge of nursing standards, regulatory requirements, quality assurance, and resident care practices.


• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff, physicians, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.


• Knowledge of MDS, care planning, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical & Dental Coverage


• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Employee Recognition Program


• Supportive, team-oriented work environment


• Company perks and employee discounts

Join Our Team

If you are an experienced RN leader with a passion for quality resident care, team development, and nursing excellence, we would love to hear from you. Join Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents while growing your career with a supportive team.

Background screening information:
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