Assistant Director of Nursing, Registered Nurse

Assistant Director of Nursing, ADON, RN Join our team at Aviata at Santa Barbara. At Aviata Health Group, our mission is to deliver exceptional, person-centered care through compassion, clinical excellence, and connection. We are driven by a deep commitment to understand each patient's unique needs and to meet them with the caring hearts and skilled hands of our dedicated team. Job Summary We are seeking a qualified Assistant Director of Nursing, ADON to join our team at Aviata at Santa Barbara, a community that is resident‑and family‑focused, a team builder, and excited about the opportunity to assist in building a facility culture. As an Assistant Director of Nursing, you will be responsible for providing ongoing education, mentorship, and leadership development to clinical management and clinicians, and other team members. Responsibilities Provide ongoing education, mentorship, and leadership development to clinical management and clinicians, and other team members. Actively participate in the development and achievement of nursing department goals and objectives, including staff development functions/responsibilities and educational programming. Assist in the implementation of and monitor compliance with policies, procedures, and standards of practice consistent with corporate and external regulatory guidelines. Recruit, hire, and retain qualified nursing staff to deliver efficient resident care in accordance with the established staffing plan and state‑mandated staffing requirements. Collaborate with various department heads to promote positive interdepartmental relations. Assure effective interaction with residents and families, providing direct resident care as staffing patterns demand. Provide innovative, responsible healthcare through the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results. Qualifications Must possess a current, unencumbered, active state license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN). Must possess, as a minimum, an RN Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university. Must possess a current CPR certification. Must have a minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience in a setting serving the same age/type of resident population. Minimum of one (1) year of management experience required. Must possess knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to facility function. What We Offer Competitive pay rate with additional holiday pay and overtime hours may apply. Access to online learning 24/7. Health insurance for the entire family. 401k with a match. How To Apply If you are a compassionate and dedicated professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application today to join our team at Aviata at Santa Barbara. #J-18808-Ljbffr