Assistant Director of Nursing; ADON

Role Overview

As the ADON, you'll work closely under the Director of Nursing to lead clinical nursing operations in a long-term and skilled care setting, ensuring high-quality care, staff supervision, and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Support & Supervision
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  Oversee daily operations across all nursing units, stepping in for the DON when needed for 24/7 coverage.

• Staff Leadership
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  Mentor and lead registered nurses; assist with hiring, evaluations, disciplinary actions, and development.

• Quality & Compliance
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  Enforce compliance with healthcare regulations and facility policies; participate in quality assurance, safety initiatives, and infection control.

• Policy & Procedure
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  Help create, update, and implement nursing policies; manage departmental budget and resource allocation.

• Education & Training
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  Identify staff training needs, coordinate in-services, oversee competency, CEU reimbursement, and ongoing education.

• Clinical Oversight
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  Conduct regular rounds, monitor resident care (e.g., pressure ulcers, catheters), and handle concerns or incidents.

• Collaboration
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  Serve as liaison with other departments, regulatory agencies, community stakeholders, and families.

• Licensing & Education
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  Active RN license in VA required;
  Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

• Experience
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  Minimum 2+ years as an RN and at least 1 year in nursing supervision/management, ideally in long-term and skilled care.

• Skills
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  Strong leadership, communication, analytical, problem-solving, and familiarity with clinical documentation and regulation compliance.

• Competitive pay (based on experience and qualifications)

• Generous PTO and 401(k) contributions

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance

• Daily pay

• Up to $300/year for CEUs & license renewal

• Wellness programs and a supportive workplace culture

You're a licensed RN with supervisory experience within long-term or rehabilitative care. You bring leadership, clinical insight, and compliance expertise to ensure resident-centered care. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are a must.

If you're looking for a position that combines clinical leadership, staff development, and operational oversight in a values-driven environment, this ADON role at George Washington Health & Rehabilitation may be an excellent fit.