Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Aperion Care; Portsmouth (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Aperion Care in Portsmouth, RI is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to lead our nursing staff and ensure high-quality care for residents. The ADON will guide nursing staff, participate in problem solving, and supervise unit managers in a fast-paced long-term care setting.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, ongoing staff development, and strong leadership. A registered nurse with leadership experience is required to drive resident-centered care and ensure smooth

Qualifications

• Must hold RN license in RI and nursing degree.
• Leadership experience in nursing management required.
• Strong communication and staff development skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Interact with nursing staff to support care delivery and staff development.
• Perform monthly rounds to assess resident care and staff performance and take corrective action as needed.
• Stay current with regulatory changes and medical practices; communicate changes to staff.
• Provide direction and supervision to supervisors and Unit Managers.
• Offer consultation to nursing staff on nursing process implementation.
• Serve as a role model and participate in problem-solving for resident needs.
• Schedule and attend monthly staff meetings and maintain minutes.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

RN license in RI

BSN preferred

Associate degree accepted

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Our company is searching for an experienced and compassionate Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our team in Portsmouth, RI. As an ADON, you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest quality of care for our residents by leading and managing our nursing staff. If you are a dedicated and results-driven professional with a passion for resident-centered care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain constant interaction with the nursing staff for the purpose of assisting the care provided and development of the nurse's capabilities to provide care in changing circumstances
• Makes frequent rounds of all units to evaluate resident care and staff performance and takes corrective action as necessary
• Keeps current with projected/actual regulatory changes, medical practices, and communicates any changes to appropriate staff
• Provides appropriate direction and supervision to supervisors and Unit Managers
• Provides consultation to nursing staff and guides them in implementation of the nursing process
• Serves as a role model to other staff and participates in problem-solving to ensure special needs of residents are met
• Schedules and attends at least monthly staff meetings and maintains minutes and attendance records

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Current RN registration within the state
• B.S. degree preferred, Associates Degree Accepted
• Four (4) years of experience preferred with a minimum of two (2) years acute medical/surgical experience and one (1) year long-term care experience
• A minimum of two (2) years previous leadership experience

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range: $85,000 - $100,000 per year
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off