Interim Assistant Director of Nursing

Tobin Associates; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tobin & Associates seeks an experienced RN for an Interim Assistant Director of Nursing assignment at a skilled nursing facility in Newark, Ohio. You will partner with the Director of Nursing to oversee daily clinical operations and guide nursing staff during a leadership transition.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes building relationships, ensuring resident care quality, compliance, and readiness for surveys, with potential to become a permanent position based on fit and facility needs.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Ohio.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Leadership roles such as ADON, DON, or unit manager preferred.
• Strong clinical, documentation, and nursing operations knowledge.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing with daily nursing services and operations.
• Support staffing, scheduling, and accountability to ensure continuity of care.
• Conduct rounds, review documentation, and respond to resident condition changes.
• Support wound care management and collaboration with wound care team.
• Help maintain compliance with facility policies and state/federal requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement, infection prevention, and survey readiness.
• Provide staff education, coaching, and hands-on clinical support.
• Collaborate with residents, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

RN license OH

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Clinical operations

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Job description

Interim Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - Newark, OH

Pay: $40-45 per hour | $1,600-$1,800 per week based on a 40-hour workweek
Location: Newark, Ohio
Assignment Type: Interim with potential for permanent placement

About the Opportunity

Tobin & Associates is seeking an experienced RN for an Interim Assistant Director of Nursing assignment at a client skilled nursing facility in Newark, Ohio. This assignment has the potential to transition into a permanent position based on mutual fit and facility needs.

In this role, you will work closely with the Director of Nursing to support daily clinical operations, guide nursing staff, and maintain consistent, high-quality resident care. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on nursing leader who can quickly build relationships and provide support during a leadership transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing with daily oversight of nursing services and clinical operations.

• Support staffing, scheduling, and nursing team accountability to promote continuity of care.

• Conduct clinical rounds, review documentation, and follow up on changes in resident condition.

• Support wound care management, including skin assessments, treatment monitoring, documentation, and collaboration with the wound care team to promote healing and prevent skin breakdown.

• Help maintain compliance with facility policies and applicable state and federal requirements.

• Participate in quality improvement, infection prevention, and survey readiness activities.

• Provide staff education, coaching, and hands-on clinical support as needed.

• Collaborate with residents, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to address care needs and concerns.

• Assist with incident investigations and follow-through on corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license authorizing practice in Ohio.

• Previous nursing experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.

• Prior ADON, DON, unit manager, or comparable nursing leadership experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge of clinical practices, documentation, and skilled nursing operations.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to adapt quickly and lead effectively.