Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

North Pointe Care Center; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

North Pointe Care Center in Sacramento, CA, is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) who will partner with the Director of Nursing to oversee daily nursing operations and ensure high-quality resident care.

The ADON will mentor RNs, LVNs, and CNAs, monitor regulatory compliance, drive quality improvement, and support admissions and care planning in a busy skilled nursing environment.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted California RN license.
• Leadership experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or related setting.
• Strong knowledge of CMS/state regulations.
• Experience with survey readiness and quality improvement.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build relationships with staff, residents, and families.
• Preferred: prior ADON or nurse management experience.
• Preferred: track record in improving quality measures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing nursing department operations.
• Mentor and supervise RNs, LVNs, and CNAs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Monitor quality measures, clinical outcomes, and infection prevention programs.
• Assist with staff training, scheduling, coaching, and performance management.
• Participate in surveys, audits, and plans of correction.
• Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, residents, and families.
• Support admissions, care planning, and clinical documentation processes.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and resident-centered care.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives and best-practice implementation.

Skills

RN leadership

Regulatory compliance

CMS regulations

Staff development

Communication

Surveys & compliance

Relationship building

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - RN

Sacramento, CA

Salary: $120,000 - $135,000 annually (DOE)

Full-Time

North Pointe Care Center is seeking an experienced and compassionate Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our leadership team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional resident care, supporting and developing nursing staff, and driving clinical excellence within a skilled nursing environment.

Our facility is fortunate to already have an incredible leadership team in place, creating a positive, collaborative, and success-driven culture. We are looking for an ADON who can bring their expertise, leadership, and clinical knowledge to build upon that success and help take our nursing department to the next level.

If you're looking for an opportunity to join a high-performing team where your contributions will be valued and your leadership will make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join North Pointe Care Center?

• Competitive Salary: $120,000 - $135,000 annually (DOE)
• Join an established, supportive, and high-performing leadership team
• Opportunity to contribute to an already successful clinical program
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Positive and collaborative workplace culture
• Stable and respected skilled nursing facility
• Meaningful work focused on exceptional resident outcomes

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing in overseeing the daily operations of the nursing department. This role helps ensure the delivery of high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, staff development, survey readiness, and operational excellence throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and directing nursing department operations
• Support, mentor, and supervise RNs, LVNs, and CNAs
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Monitor quality measures, clinical outcomes, and infection prevention programs
• Assist with staff training, scheduling, coaching, and performance management
• Participate in surveys, audits, and implementation of plans of correction
• Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, residents, and families
• Support admissions, care planning, and clinical documentation processes
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and resident-centered care
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives and best-practice implementation

Qualifications

Required

• Current and unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Nursing leadership experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Post-Acute Care, Rehabilitation, or Long-Term Care setting
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations and California Department of Public Health requirements
• Experience with survey readiness, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to develop strong relationships with staff, residents, and families

Preferred

• Previous experience as an ADON, Nurse Manager, Unit Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or Nursing Supervisor
• Experience improving Quality Measures (QMs) and clinical outcomes
• Proven success mentoring and developing nursing teams

Ideal Candidate

• Strong clinical leader who leads by example
• Passionate about coaching and developing others
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
• Committed to resident-centered care and clinical excellence
• Organized, proactive, and solutions-focused
• Excited about joining a successful facility and contributing to its continued growth and achievement

North Pointe Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.