Nursing Leadership | Assistant Director of Nursing

Western Slope Health Center in; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Slope Healthcare Center is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to lead our nursing team and uphold high standards of resident care. This full-time role partners with the Director of Nursing to supervise daily clinical operations and ensure compassionate, safe service.

The ideal candidate will have a California nursing license, BSN preferred, and 3–5 years of nursing management experience within long-term care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• BSN preferred.
• Current California nursing license in good standing.
• 3-5 years of nursing management experience, preferably in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office required.
• PCC (PointClickCare) experience preferred.
• Ability to lead by example while fostering a positive and accountable work environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director of Nursing to oversee daily clinical operations of the skilled nursing facility.
• Provide leadership and support to licensed nurses and nursing assistants.
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and mentoring nursing staff.
• Participate in employee evaluations, performance improvement, and disciplinary processes.
• Serve as the clinical leader and backup to the Director of Nursing when needed.
• Conduct daily clinical rounds and monitor resident conditions.
• Ensure residents receive safe, compassionate, high-quality care while protecting their dignity and rights.
• Collaborate with physicians, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Assist with policy development, implementation, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Conduct and coordinate nursing in-services and staff education.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Stay informed of regulatory changes and communicate updates to the nursing team.
• Provide direct resident care when necessary.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

PCC (PointClickCare)

Job description

Western Slope Healthcare Center is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to lead our nursing team and uphold high standards of resident care. This full-time role partners with the Director of Nursing to supervise daily clinical operations and ensure compassionate, safe service.

The ideal candidate will have a California nursing license, BSN preferred, and 3–5 years of nursing management experience within long-term care.