Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Apploi; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee recognition

Team environment

Perks & discounts

Job summary

Sun Harbor in Port Charlotte, FL, is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our leadership team. You will support the Director of Nursing, oversee nursing services, and promote high-quality resident care with a focus on education and infection prevention.

You will mentor RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, ensure regulatory compliance, and participate in QAPI initiatives, surveys, and policy development. This role requires strong leadership and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Active Florida RN license in good standing.
• Minimum two years of nursing experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Leadership experience preferred, with staff education and infection prevention exposure.
• Knowledge of long-term care regulations and survey requirements.
• Infection control certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing with supervision of nursing services.
• Oversee daily clinical operations to ensure safe, effective resident care.
• Lead RNs, LPNs, and CNAs through mentorship.
• Conduct rounds and monitor resident needs and changes.
• Review care plans and nursing documentation for compliance.
• Support staffing, scheduling and coverage for appropriate staffing levels.
• Develop staff education, in-service training, orientation, and competency programs.
• Identify staff learning needs and coordinate ongoing training.
• Support infection prevention activities and surveillance.
• Participate in survey readiness and corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to improve resident outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Staff education

Infection prevention

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring staff

Education

Florida RN license

Experience in skilled nursing/long-term care

Infection control certification preferred

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Facility: Sun Harbor
Location: Port Charlotte, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $95,000–$110,000 annually

Lead Clinical Excellence and Elevate Resident Care

Sun Harbor is seeking an experienced and compassionate Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our nursing leadership team. Working closely with the Director of Nursing, the ADON will support daily nursing operations, promote high-quality resident care, and maintain regulatory compliance, with an emphasis on staff education and infection prevention.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing with the management and supervision of nursing services.
• Oversee daily clinical operations to support safe, effective, and compassionate resident care.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
• Conduct clinical rounds and follow up on resident needs, changes in condition, and care concerns.
• Review care plans, nursing documentation, and clinical records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Assist with staff scheduling, assignments, and coverage to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
• Develop and facilitate staff education, in-service training, orientation, and competency programs.
• Identify staff learning needs and coordinate ongoing training to strengthen clinical practice.
• Support infection prevention and control activities, including surveillance, monitoring, education, reporting, and implementation of best practices.
• Monitor adherence to infection prevention policies and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Assist with survey preparation, clinical audits, and corrective action plans.
• Support the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to improve resident outcomes.
• Assist with employee coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Current Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting.
• Previous experience as an ADON, Staff Educator, Infection Preventionist, Infection Control Nurse, or similar nursing leader strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with staff education, clinical training, and competency development.
• Strong knowledge of infection prevention and control practices in skilled nursing.
• Knowledge of federal and Florida long-term care regulations and survey requirements.
• Infection control certification preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to mentor, motivate, and develop nursing staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee recognition program
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Company perks and employee discounts

Background screening information:
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