Assistant Director of Nursing – Registered Nurse

Full-Time | Clarksville, TN


Join Ahava Healthcare of Clarksville - where compassion feels like family.

Ahava Healthcare of Clarksville is seeking a compassionate, reliable Assistant Director of Nursing to join our care team. If you're looking for a rewarding role in a team-driven environment, we want to meet you!


Assistant Director of Nursing Position Summary

As the ADON at Ahava Healthcare of Clarksville, you'll be an essential part of our residents' care. Responsibilities include:

  • Communicate policy and procedures to clinical staff, monitor staff and practices.

  • Participate in management team meetings related to census, resident care plans, complaints, and concerns as well as QAPI and facility assessments.

  • Evaluate work performance of all nursing personnel and discipline according to operational policies.

  • Ensure resident incidents and concerns that rise to a reportable event are reported to the correct entity within the state regulatory requirements.

  • Maintain confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written and electronic communications.


Assistant Director of Nursing Requirements

  • Current unrestricted RN license for the state of Tennessee

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing home or other related healthcare facility

  • Current CPR certification

  • Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices as well as long-term care regulations

Full-Time Employee Benefits and Incentives

  • DailyPay – Get paid when YOU need it

  • PTO

  • Medical, Dental & Vision – Comprehensive Coverage

  • Free Life Insurance & 401(k) with company match

  • Supportive Team

  • Employee Recognition – We celebrate YOU!


Equal Opportunity Employer

Ahava Healthcare of Clarksville does not discriminate based on race, creed, ethnic background, national origin, sex, or disability.

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