Assistant Director of Nursing ADON
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Nursing
Director of Nursing, RN Nurse, Nursing Home, Infection Control
Up to $95,000 Per Year | Leadership Opportunity | Comprehensive Benefits
Location: Gaffney, SC 29340
Join Our Nursing Leadership Team!We are seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support nursing leadership and ensure the delivery of high-quality resident care in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Registered Nurse who is passionate about clinical excellence, staff development, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance.
Key ResponsibilitiesAssist the Director of Nursing (DON) with supervising nursing staff and overseeing daily clinical operations.
Ensure quality resident care in accordance with physician orders, care plans, and regulatory standards.
Support staffing coordination, scheduling, and clinical decision-making.
Lead and participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
Conduct clinical audits and monitor documentation, medication administration, incident reports, and care plans.
Assist with infection prevention, surveillance, outbreak investigations, and staff education.
Support nursing staff orientation, training, competency evaluations, and professional development.
Maintain survey readiness and assist with state and federal inspections, audits, and Plans of Correction.
Monitor compliance with CMS, CDC, OSHA, and state regulations.
Collaborate with physicians, residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams to improve resident outcomes.
Serve as acting Director of Nursing when assigned.
Perform additional duties as assigned by facility leadership.
Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina.
2-3 years of long-term care or skilled nursing facility experience preferred.
Previous leadership, supervisory, or charge nurse experience preferred.
Knowledge of CMS, CDC, OSHA, infection control, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively lead and support nursing staff.
Ability to manage the physical and emotional demands of a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Infection Preventionist training or certification (CIC), or willingness to obtain.
QAPI or quality management training.
401(k) with employer matching
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Referral program
Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
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