Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Four Winds Manor and Lodge Inc.; Verona (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Winds Manor and Lodge Inc. is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to lead our care team and partner with the Director of Nursing and Administrator to ensure excellence in daily clinical operations.

You will oversee regulatory readiness, MDS/care planning, and QA initiatives, while mentoring staff, coordinating admissions, and providing on-call leadership to maintain compassionate resident care. This pivotal role supports geriatrics in a warm, resident-centered community with

Qualifications

• Proven clinical expertise with state and federal regulations.
• Leadership experience supervising diverse nursing staff.
• Strong communication with residents, families, physicians.
• Calm under pressure; robust problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Support Clinical Operations: Partner with the DON to oversee daily nursing functions and ensure seamless clinical delivery.
• Inspire & Build Your Team: Recruit, schedule, and mentor nursing staff for optimal coverage and quality care.
• Survey & Quality Master: Lead QAPI initiatives and prepare for state surveys.
• Care Planning & Admissions: Manage MDS, care planning, and resident admissions with providers.
• On-Call & Leadership Coverage: Provide off-shift support and assist with facility leadership when needed.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Team supervision

Communication

Job description

About the Role

Are you a compassionate, organized, and dedicated nursing leader looking to make a true impact in senior care? At Four Winds Manor, we are on the lookout for a rockstar Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to help lead our dynamic care team!

As our ADON, you will serve as a vital operational partner to our Director of Nursing and Administrator, steering daily clinical operations, inspiring nursing staff, and ensuring our residents receive top-tier, personalized care every single day. If you balance regulatory savvy with real heart for clinical excellence, we want you on our leadership team!

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Lead & Support Clinical Operations: Partner with the DON to oversee daily nursing functions, coordinate care service programs, and ensure seamless clinical delivery across short-term rehab, long-term, memory/mental health, and palliative care.
• Inspire & Build Your Team: Participate in recruiting, selecting, scheduling, and mentoring top nursing talent to ensure optimal coverage and high-quality care.
• Survey & Quality Master: Stay ahead of the curve on federal, state, and local regulations, leading Quality Assurance/Process Improvement (QAPI) initiatives and preparing the team for stellar annual state health surveys.
• Care Planning & Admissions: Conduct resident intake assessments, manage MDS and care planning, and collaborate with managed care and insurance providers to advocate for resident needs.
• On-Call & Leadership Coverage: Maintain off-shift clinical support systems and step into overall facility management support when the DON is out.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven Clinical Expertise: High proficiency with state and federal regulations, survey prep, QAPI theory, and MDS/Care Planning processes.
• Exceptional Leadership: Ability to supervise, evaluate, and encourage a diverse nursing staff while fostering a positive, compassionate environment.
• Great Communicator: Clear, empathetic communication skills when interacting with residents, families, physicians, vendors, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Problem Solver: Calm under pressure during emergency responses, smart with resource allocation, and quick to address performance or operational needs.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• A supportive leadership team where your clinical insight is valued across every department.
• The chance to make a deep, daily difference in the lives of geriatric residents, rehab patients, and their families.
• Opportunities for professional growth and collaborative leadership development.

Ready to Lead with Heart?

If you’re ready to combine your passion for clinical excellence with impactful leadership, we’d love to meet you!