Assistant Director of Nursing ADON

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Up to $95,000 Per Year | Leadership Opportunity | Comprehensive Benefits

Location: Gaffney, SC 29340

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support nursing leadership and ensure the delivery of high-quality resident care in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Registered Nurse who is passionate about clinical excellence, staff development, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance.

• Assist the Director of Nursing (DON) with supervising nursing staff and overseeing daily clinical operations.

• Ensure quality resident care in accordance with physician orders, care plans, and regulatory standards.

• Support staffing coordination, scheduling, and clinical decision-making.

• Lead and participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.

• Conduct clinical audits and monitor documentation, medication administration, incident reports, and care plans.

• Assist with infection prevention, surveillance, outbreak investigations, and staff education.

• Support nursing staff orientation, training, competency evaluations, and professional development.

• Maintain survey readiness and assist with state and federal inspections, audits, and Plans of Correction.

• Monitor compliance with CMS, CDC, OSHA, and state regulations.

• Collaborate with physicians, residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams to improve resident outcomes.

• Serve as acting Director of Nursing when assigned.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by facility leadership.

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina.

• 2–3 years of long-term care or skilled nursing facility experience preferred.

• Previous leadership, supervisory, or charge nurse experience preferred.

• Knowledge of CMS, CDC, OSHA, infection control, and regulatory compliance requirements.

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and effectively lead and support nursing staff.

• Ability to manage the physical and emotional demands of a fast-paced healthcare environment.

• Infection Preventionist training or certification (CIC), or willingness to obtain.

• QAPI or quality management training.

• 401(k) with employer matching

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee discounts

• Referral program

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person