Assistant Director of Nursing / Staff Development Coordinator ADON/SDC

Navigator Homes of Marthas Vineyard; Edgartown (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $100,000–$110,000 annually

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Employee assistance program

Company-paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Navigator Homes of Martha’s Vineyard is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing / Staff Development Coordinator (ADON/SDC) to join our nursing leadership team on Martha’s Vineyard. This dual-role supports clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and ongoing staff education to ensure high-quality resident care.

The candidate will lead education, orientation, competency validation, and ongoing clinical training, while serving as acting Director of Nursing in the DON’s absence when

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN license is required and in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in long-term care or similar healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience with staff development, clinical education, orientation, or competency training preferred.
• Knowledge of CMS requirements and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating nursing services.
• Supervise nursing staff, provide leadership, coaching, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, facility policies, and clinical standards.
• Monitor resident care and clinical outcomes and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Support survey preparedness and assist with plans of correction.
• Assist with nursing staffing coordination and clinical coverage as needed.
• Investigate incidents and clinical issues and follow up as required.
• Support infection prevention, medication management, risk management, and resident safety initiatives.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and resident care planning.

Skills

RN license

Leadership

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Education/training

Education

Massachusetts RN license

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Learning management systems

Job description

Navigator Homes of Martha’s Vineyard is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Director of Nursing / Staff Development Coordinator (ADON/SDC) to join our nursing leadership team.

This dual-role position works closely with the Director of Nursing to support the delivery of high-quality resident care, clinical operations, regulatory compliance, nursing leadership, and staff development. The ADON/SDC also leads employee education, orientation, competency validation, and ongoing clinical training to ensure our nursing team has the knowledge and skills necessary to provide exceptional resident-centered care.

The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader and educator who is organized, collaborative, approachable, and committed to developing and supporting nursing staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Assistant Director of Nursing Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating nursing services.

• Supervise nursing staff and provide leadership, coaching, guidance, and performance management.

• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, facility policies, and clinical standards.

• Monitor resident care and clinical outcomes and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

• Support survey preparedness and assist with plans of correction.

• Assist with nursing staffing coordination and clinical coverage as needed.

• Investigate and follow up on incidents, accidents, resident concerns, and clinical issues.

• Support infection prevention, medication management, risk management, and resident safety initiatives.

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and resident care planning.

• Promote resident rights, safety, dignity, and quality of life.

• Serve as acting Director of Nursing in the DON’s absence, as appropriate.

Staff Development & Education Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct nursing and clinical components of new employee orientation.

• Develop, schedule, and facilitate ongoing staff education and in-service training.

• Coordinate annual mandatory education and competency assessments.

• Maintain employee training records and competency documentation.

• Provide CNA and nursing staff training, mentoring, and professional development.

• Work collaboratively with department leadership to identify training needs and performance improvement opportunities.

• Ensure required clinical education remains consistent with state, federal, infection control, and facility requirements.

• Monitor regulatory changes and assist with updating education and training materials.

• Support survey readiness and corrective action plans related to staff education and competency.

• Promote employee engagement, professional development, accountability, and a culture of continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing – required.

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

• Long-term care, skilled nursing, senior living, or similar healthcare experience strongly preferred.

• Experience with staff development, clinical education, orientation, or competency training preferred.

• Knowledge of CMS requirements, Massachusetts healthcare regulations, infection control practices, and long-term care operations.

• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.

• Ability to coach, educate, and develop clinical staff at varying levels of experience.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

• Experience with electronic medical records and healthcare software preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic learning/training systems preferred.

Benefits

Navigator Homes offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Salary: $100,000–$110,000 annually

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Retirement benefits

• Employee assistance program

• Company-paid life insurance

• Tuition reimbursement

• Professional development opportunities

Schedule

Monday–Friday

Work Location

Navigator Homes of Martha’s Vineyard
Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts
On-site position

Join Our Team

At Navigator Homes of Martha’s Vineyard, we believe exceptional resident care begins with an exceptional team. The ADON/SDC will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting our residents while developing, educating, and strengthening the clinical professionals who care for them.