Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Calqulate; Woodbury (CT); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical & dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Employer match up to 2%

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Weekly pay

Well-being resources

Descripción de la vacante

Calqulate is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join its clinical leadership team in Connecticut. The ADON will report to the Director of Nursing and help plan, organize, develop, and direct daily nursing operations, leading charge nurses and supervisors while ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality resident care.

The role emphasizes QAPI initiatives, staff development, and collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to maintain residents’ physical, mental,

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required (ADN or BSN).
• Current, unencumbered RN license in the State of Connecticut; CPR certification required.
• Minimum of two years of nursing supervisory/leadership experience in a skilled nursing facility, hospital, or related healthcare setting.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day operations of the nursing department in compliance with standards.
• Provide leadership to Charge Nurses and Nurse Supervisors and oversee supervision training.
• Conduct daily clinical rounds to monitor care delivery, medications, treatment protocols, and infection prevention.
• Lead development of written, person-centered care plans after resident assessments.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and posting daily staffing information; recruit and evaluate nursing personnel.

Conocimientos

Clinical judgment

Documentation skills

Problem-solving

Leadership experience

Educación

Nursing degree (ADN or BSN)

Descripción del empleo

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Direct Hire | On-Site

A premier nonprofit skilled nursing facility in Connecticut is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join its clinical leadership team.

Reporting directly to the Director of Nursing, the Assistant Director of Nursing assists in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day clinical and administrative operations of the Nursing Services Department. In this key role, you will lead charge nurses and supervisors, support state and federal regulatory compliance, drive Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives, and ensure residents attain their highest practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day operations of the nursing department in compliance with federal, state, and local standards
• Provide direct leadership and administrative oversight to Charge Nurses and Nurse Supervisors, providing training in supervisory principles and delegating operational authority as appropriate
• Conduct daily clinical rounds throughout resident care areas and nurses' stations to monitor nursing care delivery, medication passes, treatment protocols, and infection prevention standards
• Participate in preliminary and comprehensive resident clinical assessments (including PASARR) and lead the development of written, person-centered care plans
• Assist in managing departmental staffing needs, developing daily work assignments, scheduling staff hours, and obtaining/posting required daily staffing information
• Support the recruitment, selection, orientation, professional licensing verification, and performance evaluations of nursing personnel
• Coordinate care continuity with attending physicians, medical consultants, government agencies, and interdisciplinary service teams
• Lead and support the facility's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program, participate in state/federal surveys, and assist in developing plans of correction
• Oversee medication administration and treatment schedules, investigating and reporting any medication errors directly to the Director of Nursing
• Assist with departmental budget planning and recommend equipment, supply, and resource allocations
• Partner with the Staff Development Coordinator to plan and conduct staff in-service training programs and ensure adherence to facility policies and safety standards

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required (Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
• Licensure & Certification: Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut required; active CPR certification required
• Supervisory Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of nursing supervisory/leadership experience in a skilled nursing facility, hospital, or related healthcare setting required
• Restorative Nursing Experience: Minimum of six (6) months of experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices required
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of long-term care regulations, CMS Requirements of Participation, medical practices, and state health codes
• Clinical & Physical Capabilities: Strong independent clinical judgment, documentation skills, and problem-solving abilities; ability to perform physical duties associated with clinical rounds and emergency resident support

Benefits

• Medical, dental & insurance benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with Traditional and Roth options
• 100% employer match up to 2% of contributions
• Additional 1% retirement match may be available based on eligibility
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – includes vacation, personal & sick time, with accrual based on length of service
• 6 paid holidays
• Connecticut Paid Sick Leave – accrues at 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year
• Tuition/course reimbursement – up to $4,000 annually for full‑time employees, subject to approval
• Weekly pay
• Employee well-being & support resources

Note on Compensation & Hiring Requirements: Final base compensation and overall financial packages will be verified during the interview process. All job offers are strictly contingent upon the successful completion of standard pre-employment background checks, license verification, health/immunization clearances, and regulatory screenings.

Note on Employment Status: The position and details detailed above reflect full‑time employment status.