Assistant Director of Nursing

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) supports the Director of Nursing (DON) in providing clinical leadership, operational oversight, and cultural stewardship for nursing services within Assisted Living and Memory Care. The ADON plays a critical, hands on role in ensuring care is delivered with compassion, integrity, and respect for each resident's individuality-supporting not only health and safety, but purpose, dignity, connection, and joy in daily living. Living Life Together , the ADON serves as a visible leader and partner to both residents and team members-bridging clinical excellence with meaningful daily experiences. Through coaching, collaboration, and engagement, the ADON ensures care teams deliver services that honor each resident's preferences, routines, and life story while fostering a supportive, accountable, and purpose driven work environment. The ADON is both a clinical resource and culture champion-helping translate standards into practice, tasks into relationships, and care into connection. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Clinical Leadership and Whole Person Care: - Support oversight of daily nursing operations to ensure safe, ethical, and high quality care. - Conduct and support resident assessments, service plan development, updates, and care conferences in accordance with regulations. - Monitor and support medication administration processes, including inventory management, new medication checks, and communication of physician orders. - Observe residents for changes in condition and ensure appropriate documentation, communication, and follow-up with physicians, families, and the DON. - Obtain, administer, and document medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards and community policies. - Ensure resident records, documentation, and files are accurate, current, and compliant. - Take and monitor vital signs and other clinical indicators to support proactive care. - Integrate physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well being into all care practices. - Reinforce person centered care approaches that honor resident choice, dignity, and independence. - Support implementation of memory care best practices that preserve dignity and promote meaningful engagement. Resident Experience and Purposeful Living: - Partner with DON, Life Enrichment, Culinary, and Operations teams to support a vibrant, engaging community. - Reinforce that care extends beyond tasks to meaningful connection, presence, and engagement. - Encourage staff participation in activities, dining experiences, and daily routines that foster connection. - Support residents in maintaining independence, choice, and personalized daily rhythms. - Promote dining as an important component of wellness, dignity, and enjoyment. - Foster moments of joy, curiosity, and connection in everyday interactions. - Help create an environment where residents feel known, valued, and truly at home. - Reinforce that excellent clinical care and exceptional resident experience are inseparable. Team Leadership and Culture Building: Support care staff with scheduling, coaching, training, and daily supervision. Promote a positive, collaborative work environment focused on teamwork, accountability, and mutual respect. Serve as a visible, approachable leader supporting team members across shifts. Assist with onboarding, education, and competency development for Caregivers and Medication Aides. Provide hands on support in care delivery and training when needed. Assist with shift coverage as needed to ensure continuity of care. Communi