Assistant Nursing Director

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The Assistant Nursing Director (ADON) will assist
the Director of Nursing in providing support for nursing that meets the requirements of the Licensing Board of Nursing.
The ADON will act as the agent
for the Director of Nursing in their absence, work closely with Human Resources
and Labor relations in addressing employee matters, review incident reports in
a timely manner, alert the Director of Nursing if an issue arises, work closely
with union representatives, and participate in negotiations as needed.

• Provides or evaluates direct nursing care.
• Develops, implements and/or reviews nursing care plans.
• Provides health care instruction and guidance to individuals, families, community groups and/or nursing home facilities in the management of their health care needs.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with other members of the treatment team.
• Prepares and submits records, reports, evaluations and forms.
• Participates in and make recommendations regarding quality assurance activities.

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Long Term Care
  • Possession of a Delaware Registered Nurse license or multi‑state compact license.
  • At least three years  experience as a Registered Nurse in Long Term Care Nursing OR a Bachelor s degree or higher in Nursing and at least two years  experience as a Registered Nurse in Long Term Care Nursing OR a Master s degree or higher in Nursing and at least one year experience as a Registered Nurse in Long Term Care Nursing.
• Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through coursework, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.
• Knowledge of developing policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of budget development which includes analyzing financial data and making long and short‑range plans and projections.

When completing the online application, applicants will be asked to provide three professional sources that may be contacted by  to conduct employment references.
At least one reference must be supervisory level or higher, but preference is for three supervisory level references. Do not list names of personal friends or family members.
If you are a current or former State of Delaware employee, an interagency reference check will be requested on your behalf.
This posting may be closed on or before 5/26/2026 upon filling the vacant position(s).

All new hires are required to attend an in‑person, statewide mandatory New Employee Orientation on their first day of employment. The session will be held at a designated location in either Kent or New Castle County.
A satisfactory criminal background check is required and must be covered by the applicant, with an estimated cost of $85.00.
Pre‑employment drug testing is also required.
Additionally, all new hires are required to complete a 2‑Step TB/PPD test, which will be administered on their first day at the facility.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to…