Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Chestnut Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Daily Pay (Tapcheck)

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Chestnut Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing to lead our nursing team and drive high-quality resident care on-site. This full-time day-shift role works closely with the Director of Nursing to supervise clinical operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and support staff through education and problem-solving.

We offer competitive benefits and an inclusive, team-focused environment committed to compassionate,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Active Pennsylvania RN license.
• Current AHA BLS (Healthcare Provider).
• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience.
• Valid State Identification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily nursing operations and ensure resident care excellence.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Manage nursing schedules and staff coaching.
• Participate in Medicare and Care Plan meetings.
• Promote dignity, privacy, and professional care.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Nursing management

Staff coaching

Education

BSN

RN License

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Wilkes-Barre, PA
Chestnut Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Full-Time | Day Shift (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) | On-Site

Join a Team That Puts Care First

At Chestnut Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare, we are committed to delivering exceptional short-term rehabilitation and long-term care in a supportive, team-focused environment.

We believe quality care starts with strong leadership — and we’re looking for a dedicated Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to help lead our nursing team and make a meaningful impact every day.

If you are an experienced RN leader who thrives in a collaborative setting and is passionate about improving resident outcomes, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

As ADON, you will work closely with the Director of Nursing to oversee clinical operations and ensure excellence in resident care.

Leadership & Clinical Oversight

• Support daily operations of the Nursing Department
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Assist with policy development and regulatory surveys
• Provide 24-hour accountability for nursing care on assigned units
• Delegate tasks professionally and ensure follow-through

Quality & Compliance

• Review admissions, physician orders, assessments, and care plans
• Oversee MARs/TARs, narcotic reconciliation, infection control logs, and audits
• Ensure timely completion of documentation, reports, and regulatory logs
• Monitor hydration, weights, labs, hospital transfers, and psychotropic tracking
• Maintain oversight of the Infection Control Program

Staff Supervision & Support

• Manage nursing schedules and assignments
• Assist with staff education, coaching, and disciplinary processes when necessary
• Support Charge Nurses and CNAs in problem-solving clinical issues
• Participate in Medicare and Care Plan meetings

Resident Experience

• Promote dignity, privacy, and professionalism
• Ensure call bells are answered timely
• Conduct environmental and dining experience rounds
• Maintain high standards for infection control and organization

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Active Pennsylvania RN license
• Current AHA BLS (Healthcare Provider)
• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience
• Valid State Identification

Preferred

• Previous ADON experience
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
• Commitment to high-quality resident-centered care

Why Join Chestnut Hills?

We value our leadership team and offer a competitive benefits package:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Daily Pay (Tapcheck)
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability

Schedule

• Full-Time
• 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Additional hours as needed
• On Call Rotation

Chestnut Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.