Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

United Future; Woodbury (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Employer match

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Weekly pay

Job summary

United Future is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join its CT-based leadership team. This full-time, on-site role reports to the Director of Nursing and drives day-to-day clinical and administrative operations for the Nursing Services Department.

You will lead charge nurses, ensure regulatory compliance, advance QAPI efforts, and strive for residents' highest practicable well-being through strong supervision and strategic staffing.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with RN licensure.
• Two years of nursing supervisory/leadership experience.
• Six months of restorative nursing experience.
• In-depth knowledge of long-term care regulations and CMS requirements.
• Strong clinical judgment and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and directing day-to-day nursing operations in compliance with standards.
• Provide leadership to Charge Nurses and Nurse Supervisors and oversee staff training.
• Monitor care delivery, medication passes, treatment protocols and infection prevention.
• Lead resident assessments and develop person-centered care plans.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and posting daily staffing information.
• Support recruitment, licensing verification, and performance evaluations.
• Coordinate care with physicians, consultants, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Lead QAPI initiatives and participate in regulatory surveys.
• Oversee medication administration and report errors to the Director of Nursing.
• Assist in budget planning and equipment/resource allocations.
• Collaborate with Staff Development for in-service training.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

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.