Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation in Kentucky is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our leadership team. You will work closely with the Director of Nursing to oversee daily operations, mentor staff, and uphold resident-centered care in a fast-paced, compassionate environment.

The ADON will coordinate infection control, support nursing staff education, participate in hiring and orientation, and ensure accurate medical records.

Qualifications

• Current KY RN license required.
• Min. 2 yrs 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Communication skills

Staff education

Infection control

Hiring & orientation

Team coordination

Flexibility

Education

Registered Nurse (KY)

Job description

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. If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership career and make a meaningful impact.

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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.