Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON

Barren County Nursing & Rehab; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our leadership team and help drive clinical excellence and resident-centered care. You will work closely with the Director of Nursing to oversee daily operations, mentor staff, and support a positive, team-focused environment.

Celebrating a culture of excellence under ClearView Healthcare Management, this role emphasizes staff development, infection control, and compliant, high-quality

Qualifications

• Current KY RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years RN experience in long-term care.
• 2 years management experience preferred.
• 1 year staff education experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Evidence of basic leadership and supervision.
• Flexible hours required.

Responsibilities

• Meet the nursing medical needs of all residents.
• Coordinate infection control.
• Educate the staff.
• Assist with compliance and ensure effective communication with all levels of nursing staff.
• Be on 24 hours on call.
• Coordinate and direct planning for nursing services.
• Maintain knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
• Ensure accurate and timely medical records.
• Assist with interviewing, hiring and orienting new nursing staff.
• Oversee daily staffing process.
• Maintain flexibility with work schedule to address unpredictable needs.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

KY RN license

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation is excited to welcome a dedicated and experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our leadership team! This is a great opportunity for a motivated nurse who is passionate about supporting clinical excellence, mentoring staff, and helping ensure the highest quality of resident care. In this role, you will work closely with the Director of Nursing to oversee daily operations, support nursing staff, and maintain a positive, team-focused environment. We are looking for a compassionate and organized leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering exceptional, resident-centered care.

Celebrating a Culture of Excellence

Proudly managed by ClearView Healthcare Management, winner of the 2026 Best Places to Work, recognized by The Courier Journal | USA TODAY

ADON DUTIES

• Meet the nursing medical needs of all residents
• Responsible for coordinating infection control
• Responsible for educating the staff
• Assist with compliance and ensure effective communication with all levels of nursing staff
• 24 hours on call
• Coordinate and direct the total planning for nursing services
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and practice
• Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of medical records
• Assist with interviewing, hiring and orienting of new nursing staff
• Oversee daily staffing process
• Maintain flexibility with work schedule to address unpredictable needs

ADON REQUIREMENTS

• Current KY RN license required
• Min. 2 yrs. of RN exp. in Long-Term Care settings
• 2 years management experience preferred
• 1 year staff education experience preferred
• Excellent Communication Skills required
• Evidence of basic leadership skills and supervision
• Flexible hours required

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.

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