Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Continuum Healthcare Inc.; Sister Bay (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to support the Director of Nursing in managing nursing unit operations and ensuring high-quality patient care. This role involves staff supervision, policy development, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Registered Nurse (RN) license and experience in nursing management. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. The position may require working evenings, weekends, and an on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Previous experience in nursing management or supervisory roles.
• Ability to work in high-pressure situations, including evenings and holidays.
• Familiarity with healthcare software such as PCC.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative duties and policy implementation.
• Supervise, train, and mentor nursing staff.
• Ensure high-quality patient care and monitor compliance.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and direct patient care when needed.
• Coordinate communication between staff, families, and physicians.
• Monitor infection prevention and conduct weekly wound assessments.
• On-call rotation.

Skills

Strong leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Organizational skills

Familiarity with healthcare software (PCC)

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

CDC Certificate for Infection Preventionist

Tools

Point Click Care (PCC)

Job description

Overview

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

The ADON supports the Director of Nursing (DON) in managing nursing unit operations, staff supervision, and patient care quality. Responsibilities include developing policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing scheduling, conducting evaluations, and providing clinical leadership. They fill in for the DON as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Support: Assist with administrative duties, policy implementation, and strategic planning for nursing units.
• Staff Management: Supervise, train, and mentor nursing staff, manage scheduling, recruitment, and disciplinary actions.
• Clinical Leadership: Ensure high-quality patient care, monitor compliance with state/federal regulations, and conducts audits.
• Patient Care Coordinator: Assist with admissions, discharges, and if necessary, provide direct patient care or clinical guidance.
• Communication: Act as a liaison between staff, families, and physicians.
• Infection Preventionist (IP): Monitor and assess communicable diseases such as influenza, COVID-19, and UTIs.
• Perform wound assessments and care to residents weekly and as needed.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Education: Registered Nurse (RN) license required, CDC Certificate For IP
• Experience: Previous experience in nursing management or supervisory roles
• Skills: Strong leadership, communication, decision-making and organizational skills along with familiarity with healthcare software including Point Click Care (PCC)
• Physical: Ability to work in high-pressure situations, potentially including evenings, weekends and holidays
• On-call Rotation