Assistant Director of Nursing

Job Details Job Location: Manassas Health & Rehab Center - MANASSAS, VA 20109, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $115,000.00 Salary/year, Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Reports To Director of Nursing FLSA Status Exempt Join Our Leadership Team! Are you a compassionate nursing leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional resident care while developing and supporting a high-performing team? We are seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to partner with our Director of Nursing in leading clinical operations and promoting a culture of excellence, accountability, and teamwork. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a skilled nursing and long-term care environment where quality care and employee engagement are top priorities. What You'll Do As the Assistant Director of Nursing, you will collaborate closely with the Director of Nursing to ensure the delivery of high-quality resident care while supporting the daily operations of the nursing department. Responsibilities include: Assist in the leadership, supervision, and daily operations of the nursing department. Conduct daily clinical rounds to monitor resident care, assess nursing practices, and implement appropriate interventions. Recruit, interview, onboard, mentor, and evaluate nursing team members. Coordinate orientation programs, staff education, and ongoing in-service training while maintaining accurate education records. Promote a positive, collaborative, and resident-centered work environment. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and company regulations governing long‑term care. Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives to continuously improve clinical outcomes. Support and oversee the Infection Prevention and Control Program, ensuring compliance with established protocols. Foster a culture of safety by promoting compliance with workplace safety standards, including fire and back safety. Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacies, laboratory services, therapy providers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated resident care. Build strong relationships with residents, families, staff, physicians, and visitors through exceptional customer service and professional communication. Assist with implementing new clinical programs, policies, and best practices. Investigate accidents, incidents, resident concerns, and abuse or neglect allegations, ensuring timely reporting, documentation, and follow‑up in accordance with regulatory requirements. Ensure required notifications are made to physicians, families, regulatory agencies, and facility leadership. Assist the Director of Nursing with employee performance management, coaching, and annual evaluations. Help develop staffing plans and schedules to maintain safe, effective 24-hour nursing coverage. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is: A strong clinical leader with excellent critical thinking and decision‑making skills. Passionate about mentoring and developing nursing staff. Knowledgeable of long‑term care regulations and nursing best practices. Highly organized with exceptional communication and leadership abilities. Committed to providing outstanding resident‑centered care. Able to thrive in a fast‑paced healthcare environment while maintaining professionalism and compassion. Why Join Us? We believe our employees are our greatest asset. We offer a supportive leadership team, opportunities for professional growth, and a workplace where your expertise truly makes a difference in the lives of our residents and staff. Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the Virginia Department of Health Professions. Current CPR certification. Previous nursing leadership, management, or supervisory experience is strongly preferred. Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills. Thorough knowledge of long‑term care regulations and standards of nursing practice. Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and customer service skills. Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and clinical documentation systems is preferred. The ability to effectively lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and foster a positive workplace culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr