Assistant Director of Nursing; ADON Educator

Maple Health and Rehab is excited to welcome a dedicated and experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / Nurse Educator to our team! This dynamic leadership role offers the opportunity to combine clinical expertise with staff development, playing a key part in ensuring high-quality resident care while supporting and educating our nursing team. If you are passionate about mentoring others, improving clinical outcomes, and fostering a positive learning environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

In this role, you will work closely with the Director of Nursing to oversee daily clinical operations, support staff performance, and ensure compliance with all regulatory standards. As the Nurse Educator, you will be responsible for developing and delivering training programs, onboarding new team members, and promoting continuous learning and professional growth across the nursing department. Your leadership will help build a strong, knowledgeable team dedicated to providing exceptional, resident-centered care.

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate nurse leader who is organized, approachable, and committed to excellence. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy teaching and mentoring others, and want to make a meaningful impact on both staff and residents, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our leadership team!

• Support the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating nursing services, programs, and initiatives in accordance with current rules, regulations, and clinical best practices.

• Coordinate nursing services with other resident care services to ensure a comprehensive, consistent care plan for each resident.

• Assess staffing needs to ensure adequate coverage and support high‑quality care delivery.

• Assist with employee scheduling within established guidelines and oversee appropriate staff assignments.

• Ensure that direct nursing care is delivered by qualified personnel, including licensed nurses, CNAs, CMAs/GNAs, or nurse aide trainees as permitted.

• Monitor and review clinical documentation, including nurses’ notes, to ensure they are complete, descriptive, and reflective of the care provided and resident response.

• Lead the planning, development, and implementation of in‑service education programs, incorporating up‑to‑date instructional materials and training aids.

• Provide leadership in establishing the goals, objectives, and structure of the facility’s staff development and continuing education programs.

• Experience in rehabilitative and nursing practices strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide age‑appropriate care for residents.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with staff, residents, families, and external partners.

• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as federal, state, and local regulations related to long-term care.

• Committed to promoting teamwork, a positive work culture, and high‑quality resident outcomes.

• Must have RN/LPN license in State.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person’s relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.