Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Continuum Healthcare Inc.; Sister Bay (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Continuum Healthcare Inc. in Sister Bay, Wisconsin seeks an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support the Director of Nursing in unit operations, staff supervision, and patient care quality.

This role helps develop policies, ensure regulatory compliance, schedule staff, conduct evaluations, and provide clinical leadership. It also covers infection prevention duties and wound assessments for residents.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Experience in nursing management or supervisory roles.
• Familiarity with PCC healthcare software.

Responsibilities

• Assist DON with nursing unit operations, policy implementation and strategic planning.
• Supervise, train and mentor nursing staff; manage scheduling and recruitment.
• Provide clinical leadership; ensure regulatory compliance and conduct audits.
• Coordinate admissions, discharges and provide clinical guidance as needed.
• Act as liaison between staff, families and physicians.
• Infection prevention responsibilities including monitoring diseases and wound care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Organization

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

CDC Certificate for IP

Tools

PointClickCare (PCC)

Job description

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 assesses communicable diseases such as Influenzas, 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