Assistant Director of Nursing; ADON

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Making family care possible. At Abby Care, we are tackling one of the most important and unsolved challenges of our time: family caregiving. Over 50 million Americans are family caregivers for loved ones without pay, tools, or support. Our mission is clear and ambitious: to train and employ family caregivers so they can get paid for the care they already provide y Care is building a tech‑powered, family‑first care platform to efficiently deliver care, improve health outcomes, and provide the best‑in‑class experience nationwide.

We are rapidly expanding our mission and looking for passionate team members to join. Abby Care has partnered with leading insurance plans, healthcare providers, and community organizations. We’re supported by top, mission‑driven VCs to empower families throughout the country.

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) supports the Director of Nursing (DON) in overseeing the clinical operations of the home health agency. This role ensures high‑quality patient care, regulatory compliance, staff development, and effective implementation of clinical standards, policies, and procedures across the agency.

• Assist the DON in planning, developing, implementing and maintaining clinical policies and procedures.
• Support oversight of day‑to‑day clinical operations to ensure high‑quality and efficient patient care.
• Monitor compliance with state, federal, and accreditation regulations (CMS, Medicare Conditions of Participation, etc.).
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities and data review.
• Help manage clinical staff scheduling, productivity, and capacity planning.
• Assist with onboarding, training, and competency validation for clinical staff.
• Provide clinical leadership, coaching, and performance feedback to nursing staff.
• Support case conferences, clinical reviews, and coordination of care with interdisciplinary team.
• Help investigate patient care concerns, incident reports, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation across the agency.
• Serve as acting DON when needed.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in CO state in good standing.
• Minimum 2–3 years of nursing experience; home health experience required.
• 2+ years previous leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Strong understanding of home health regulations, OASIS requirements, and Medicare guidelines.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Previous experience with clinical operations strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of home health clinical standards and best practices.
• Ability to lead and mentor clinical staff.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and documentation standards.
• Strong critical‑thinking and decision‑making abilities.

This role may require travel between patient homes, office locations, and meetings. Requires ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with occasional extended hours.

• Families First – Redefining healthcare starts with how we treat the parents and children we serve. We go above and beyond for every family, building strong, lasting relationships.
• Urgency with Precision – Millions of families are waiting for care, and they cannot wait. We match their urgency with our own, delivering exceptional care without compromise.
• Relentlessly Resourceful – As an ambitious startup, we adapt quickly and make the most of limited time and resources. We solve challenges with creativity to deliver results without unnecessary complexity.
• Purpose with Positivity – We take our mission seriously while never losing sight of the people behind the work. Respect, kindness, memes, and coffee make us stronger as a team and better for the families we serve.
• Driven to Redefine What’s Possible – We are here to make healthcare better, which means asking hard questions, challenging outdated systems, and finding smarter, more compassionate ways to deliver care.

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