Assistant Director of Nursing - SNF

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) 

Location: Western Horizon Living Center
Position Type: Full-Time (Part-Time Considered)
Reports To: Director of Nursing (DON)

Position Summary

Western Horizon Living Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for our 40-bed skilled nursing facility. This leadership role supports the Director of Nursing in overseeing daily clinical operations while also functioning as the facility’s Infection Preventionist and Quality Nurse .

The ADON plays a vital role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, resident-centered care, maintaining regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include supervision of nursing staff, coordination of the Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) , and leadership within the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program in accordance with CMS and state regulations (42 CFR §483) .

Key Responsibilities

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

• Assist the Director of Nursing in the overall management and supervision of nursing services.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to nursing staff, including mentoring, coaching, and performance management.
• Participate in staff scheduling, staffing coordination, and competency validation.
• Conduct rounds to monitor resident care, ensuring adherence to care plans and clinical standards.
• Support hiring, onboarding, orientation, and ongoing education of nursing personnel.
• Serve as acting DON in their absence.
• Promote effective communication among interdisciplinary team members.
• Assist with policy development and implementation consistent with regulatory standards.

Infection Preventionist (IP)

• Lead and manage the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) in accordance with CMS §483.80 , CDC, and state guidelines.
• Conduct ongoing infection surveillance, data collection, analysis, and trending of healthcare-associated infections.
• Develop and implement infection prevention policies and procedures.
• Provide staff education and competency validation related to infection prevention practices.
• Oversee outbreak investigation and response, including coordination with public health authorities.
• Monitor antibiotic stewardship initiatives in collaboration with the medical director and pharmacy consultant.
• Ensure compliance with employee health requirements, including immunizations and exposure follow-up.