Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Apploi; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with Company Match

Paid holidays and PTO

Supportive leadership team

Opportunities for professional growth

Hands-on role with impact on resident

Job summary

CareCore at Mentor is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our leadership team as the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and Infection Preventionist. This role focuses on supporting clinical staff, upholding high standards for infection prevention, resident care, and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities include assisting the Director of Nursing with daily operations, serving as Infection Preventionist, monitoring infections, maintaining policies, and providing staff

Qualifications

• Active Ohio RN license required.
• Long-term care/ skilled nursing experience required.
• Infection prevention/control experience preferred.
• Nursing leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal LTC regulations.
• PCC/PointClickCare experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Must be comfortable providing hands-on support when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing with day-to-day clinical operations.
• Serve as Infection Preventionist for the facility.
• Monitor, track, and investigate infections and infection trends.
• Maintain infection prevention policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Provide infection control education and training to staff.
• Assist with survey readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Support nursing staff through education, coaching, and clinical oversight.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and resident care reviews.
• Assist with staffing, employee performance, and clinical concerns as needed.
• Provide leadership coverage and support to the DON and nursing department.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Infection prevention

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Staff coaching

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

CareCore at Mentor is seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our leadership team as our Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / Infection Preventionist.

This is a great opportunity for an RN with strong long-term care experience who enjoys being hands-on, supporting clinical staff, and maintaining high standards for infection prevention, resident care, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing with day-to-day clinical operations

• Serve as the facility's Infection Preventionist

• Monitor, track, and investigate infections and infection trends

• Maintain infection prevention and control policies, procedures, and documentation

• Provide infection control education and training to staff

• Assist with survey readiness and regulatory compliance

• Support nursing staff through education, coaching, and clinical oversight

• Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and resident care reviews

• Assist with staffing, employee performance, and clinical concerns as needed

• Provide leadership coverage and support to the DON and nursing department

Qualifications

• Active Ohio RN license required

• Previous long-term care/skilled nursing experience required

• Infection prevention/control experience strongly preferred

• Previous nursing leadership or supervisory experience preferred

• Strong knowledge of state and federal LTC regulations

• PCC/PointClickCare experience preferred

• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills

• Must be comfortable working collaboratively and providing hands-on support when needed

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid holidays and PTO

• Supportive leadership team

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

• A hands-on role where you can make a direct impact on resident care and clinical outcomes

Join the team at CareCore at Mentor and take the next step in your nursing leadership career!