Assistant Director of Nursing: Lead, Mentor, Elevate Care

Lutheran Home of Southbury, Inc.; Southbury (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF eligible employer

Competitive pay

Leadership training

Professional development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lutheran Home of Southbury, Inc. in Connecticut is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our leadership team as Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON).

This key role partners with the Director of Nursing to oversee daily nursing operations and ensure delivery of exceptional resident care, while mentoring staff and strengthening clinical outcomes. We offer competitive pay of $51–$55 per hour, a PSLF-eligible employer status, professional development, and clear pathways for advancement

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut RN license required.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Prior nursing leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong CMS regulations knowledge and nursing standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily clinical leadership and operational support to the nursing department.
• Partner with the Director of Nursing to ensure outstanding resident care and positive clinical outcomes.
• Serve as the nursing leader in the Director of Nursing's absence.
• Mentor, coach, and develop nurses and nursing assistants through orientation, education, and ongoing support.
• Assist with admissions, resident assessments, and care planning.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Promote survey readiness and ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational standards.
• Monitor documentation, clinical practices, and quality indicators.
• Coordinate staff education, competency validation, and mandatory training.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and resident-centered care.]
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Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Mentoring

Team Building

Education

Connecticut RN License

Job description

Lutheran Home of Southbury, Inc. in Connecticut is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our leadership team as Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON).

This key role partners with the Director of Nursing to oversee daily nursing operations and ensure delivery of exceptional resident care, while mentoring staff and strengthening clinical outcomes. We offer competitive pay of $51–$55 per hour, a PSLF-eligible employer status, professional development, and clear pathways for advancement