RN Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Rivergrovehealthandrehab; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

River Grove Health and Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to mentor our nursing team and uphold compassionate, high-quality care for residents. The ADON will partner with the Director of Nursing to lead daily clinical operations.

Candidates should be an RN with LTC leadership experience, strong communication, and a track record of staff education and supervision. This is a full-time on-site role in Kentucky with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in long-term care.
• 2 years of management experience preferred.
• 1 year of staff education experience preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to supervise, motivate, and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical operations to meet residents' nursing and medical needs with safe, high-quality care.
• Coordinate Infection Control program, monitor trends, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide staff education and in-services to improve clinical skills and policy adherence.
• Support regulatory compliance and quality assurance across nursing practices.
• Direct planning and delivery of nursing services with cross-department collaboration.
• Apply nursing theory and evidence-based practices in leadership decisions.
• Oversee documentation and medical record management for accuracy and timeliness.
• Participate in recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new nursing staff.
• Manage daily staffing levels and adjust for appropriate coverage and workload balance.
• Foster a positive, flexible work environment responsive to residents' and staff needs.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing to identify improvements and growth opportunities.
• Uphold accountability, compassion, and professional development within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Staff Education

Education

RN license

Job description

Welcome to River Grove Health and Rehabilitation, where teamwork, compassion, and leadership come together to make a difference every day! We’re looking for a dedicated and experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to guide and support our nursing team in providing the highest-quality care to our residents.

At River Grove, we believe great leadership starts with heart. Our ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader who thrives on mentoring others, supporting staff growth, and ensuring a culture of excellence and compassion. If you’re ready to step into a rewarding leadership role with a team that values your voice and your vision — we’d love to meet you!

Responsibilities:

• Ensure residents’ nursing and medical needs are consistently met by overseeing daily clinical operations and supporting the nursing team in delivering safe, high-quality, and compassionate care.
• Coordinate and manage the Infection Control Program, including monitoring infection trends, implementing prevention measures, conducting staff education, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
• Provide ongoing staff education and training, developing and delivering in-services to enhance clinical skills, ensure compliance with facility policies, and promote best practices in resident care.
• Assist with regulatory compliance and quality assurance, ensuring all nursing practices align with state, federal, and facility guidelines while fostering accountability and teamwork among staff.
• Coordinate and direct the planning and delivery of nursing services, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration between departments to achieve the highest standards of resident outcomes.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice, applying sound clinical judgment and evidence-based care in all aspects of nursing leadership.
• Oversee documentation and medical record management, ensuring all resident assessments, treatments, and care plans are completed accurately, timely, and in compliance with regulations.
• Participate in the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new nursing staff, ensuring new team members receive thorough orientation and are supported for success.
• Manage and monitor daily staffing levels, making adjustments as needed to ensure appropriate coverage, balance workloads, and maintain quality resident care.
• Foster a positive and flexible work environment, maintaining adaptability in your schedule to meet the evolving needs of residents, staff, and the facility.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Nursing to identify areas for improvement, support team development, and promote a culture of compassion, accountability, and professional growth.

Qualifications:

• Active RN license.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Long-Term Care.
• 2 years of management experience preferred.
• 1 year of staff education experience preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to supervise, motivate, and mentor team members.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.