Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

CareCore Health LLC; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

PTO

Growth opportunities

Hands-on leadership

Job summary

CareCore at Mentor is seeking an experienced RN to join our leadership team as Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / Infection Preventionist. This role combines hands-on clinical support with infection prevention leadership to uphold high resident care standards.

The successful candidate will assist the DON with daily operations, oversee infection prevention programs, mentor staff, ensure survey readiness, and drive quality improvement across the nursing department within a long-term care

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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Infection prevention

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Team coaching

Hands-on support

Education

Ohio RN license

Tools

PointClickCare (PCC)

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!