Nursing Leader: Assistant Director of Nursing

Cura Health; Minnesota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public

Retirement Plan (401k) with 4% match

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&

Health Savings Account (HSA)eligbility

Job summary

Cura Health is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support the Director of Nursing in daily operations, provide clinical leadership, mentor staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote resident-centered care.

The ADON will oversee staffing, education, admissions, QAPI, infection prevention, audits, survey readiness, and serve as a clinical resource, stepping in for the Director as needed to maintain the highest standards of care.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Minnesota in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, or post-acute care setting.
• Leadership, charge nurse, or supervisory experience preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations governing long-term care, including CMS guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing with the daily operations of the nursing department.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to nursing staff.
• Assist with nursing staff scheduling, staffing needs, and coverage.
• Participate in hiring, orientation, education, and ongoing development of nursing staff.
• Monitor resident care to ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Complete clinical audits and follow up on identified concerns.
• Assist with QAPI initiatives, performance improvement, and survey readiness.
• Support resident admissions, transfers, discharges, and changes in condition.
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings as needed.
• Assist with infection prevention and control practices.
• Provide coaching and education to nursing staff regarding policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Address resident, family, and staff concerns and assist with timely resolution.
• Ensure nursing documentation and clinical practices meet facility, state, and federal requirements.
• Assist with investigations, incident follow-up, and corrective action as appropriate.
• Serve as a clinical resource and promote effective communication throughout the nursing department.
• Assume delegated nursing leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Director of Nursing.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff coaching

Regulatory knowledge

Quality improvement

QAPI

Education

RN license in Minnesota

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Cura Health is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support the Director of Nursing in daily operations, provide clinical leadership, mentor staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote resident-centered care.

The ADON will oversee staffing, education, admissions, QAPI, infection prevention, audits, survey readiness, and serve as a clinical resource, stepping in for the Director as needed to maintain the highest standards of care.