Assistant Director of Nursing

The Chesapeake | A Life Spire of Virginia Community
Department: Nursing
Reports To: Director of Nursing (DON)
Location: Newport News, Virginia

Are you a compassionate nursing leader who is passionate about quality care, team development, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults? The Chesapeake, a Life Spire of Virginia community, is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support our nursing team in delivering exceptional, resident-centered care.

This is an opportunity to bring your clinical expertise and leadership skills to a community that values dignity, compassion, teamwork, and the well-being of its residents. Working in partnership with the Director of Nursing, you will help guide daily nursing operations, mentor team members, promote quality improvement, and ensure residents receive the highest standard of care.

At Life Spire of Virginia, our mission is centered on enriching the lives of older adults through compassionate service and a commitment to well-being. As part of The Chesapeake team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful impact: Help residents receive personalized care that honors their individual needs, preferences, and dignity.
• Lead and inspire: Support, mentor, and develop nursing professionals while fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability.
• Advance quality care: Contribute to clinical excellence, continuous improvement, and positive resident outcomes.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization: Join a team dedicated to serving older adults and supporting their quality of life.
• Grow professionally: Expand your leadership experience while collaborating with an experienced nursing management team.

The Assistant Director of Nursing works under the direction of the Director of Nursing to support the delivery of quality nursing care and services throughout the Healthcare Center at The Chesapeake.

This position assists with clinical oversight, resident care planning, staffing, employee development, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement. The ADON serves as a clinical leader and role model, helping ensure that nursing practices promote resident safety, dignity, choice, and overall well-being.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing with the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Three to five years of experience in a nursing supervisory capacity, or a demonstrated equivalent level of skills and knowledge.
• Thorough, current knowledge of nursing care methods and practices.
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal healthcare regulations and employment laws preferred.
• Understanding of geriatric care, the aging process, and the nursing process.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, lead, train, mentor, and support nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.
• A compassionate, resident-focused approach to care and service.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR/AED certification covering adults, children, and infants, or a plan in place to obtain certification.

• Support the management and delivery of direct resident nursing care, including participation in individualized care plans, establishment of nursing standards and goals, and ongoing monitoring of resident needs and outcomes.
• Conduct daily rounds to observe care delivery and gather feedback from residents, families, and staff. Identify opportunities for improvement related to resident needs, staffing, supplies, infection prevention, and safety.
• Review daily reports with nursing staff and participate in daily stand-up meetings to communicate changes in resident conditions and ensure significant medical concerns are promptly reported to the Director of Nursing and/or Healthcare Administrator.
• Ensure appropriate follow-up or delegation of tasks resulting from clinical reports and team communications.
• Participate in the development and implementation of resident-centered care plans that incorporate individual preferences, needs, and goals.
• Evaluate care practices, identify barriers to resident-directed care, and work with the team to develop solutions.
• Attend resident…