Assistant Director of Nursing

Brookside Care Center Stockton, CA 95207, US

Join our team as an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)!

We are looking for a motivated, compassionate, and team-oriented Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support our nursing department and help ensure our residents receive safe, high-quality, person-centered care.

The ADON works closely with the Director of Nursing and nursing leadership team to provide clinical oversight, support staff, maintain regulatory compliance, and promote a positive culture of accountability and teamwork. This is a great opportunity for an experienced nurse who enjoys leadership, developing staff, and being actively involved in day-to-day clinical operations. RN/LVN needed.

What You'll Do

Assist the Director of Nursing with the overall management and direction of nursing services.
Provide clinical leadership and support to nurses and CNAs across all shifts.
Monitor resident care to ensure services are provided according to care plans, physician orders, facility policies, and regulatory requirements.
Support the assessment, monitoring, and follow-up of resident changes in condition.
Participate in care planning, IDT meetings, quality improvement activities, and clinical reviews.
Assist with staff education, orientation, competency development, and performance coaching.
Monitor medication management, treatments, documentation, infection prevention, falls, wounds, and other clinical areas as assigned.
Assist with reviewing incidents, identifying trends, and implementing appropriate interventions.
Support survey readiness and regulatory compliance efforts.
Promote effective communication between nursing, residents, families, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Assist with staffing, scheduling, and maintaining appropriate nursing coverage.
Round throughout the facility and maintain a visible leadership presence.
Step in to support the nursing department during call-outs, emergencies, and other operational needs.
Help foster a respectful, accountable, and collaborative work environment.

What We're Looking For

Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of California.
Previous skilled nursing/long-term care experience preferred.
Previous leadership, charge nurse, supervisor, or management experience preferred.
Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, staff, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team.
Strong understanding of nursing documentation, care planning, infection prevention, and regulatory requirements.
Someone who is approachable, dependable, and comfortable taking ownership when issues arise.

Why Join Us?

We believe good nursing leadership starts with being present, supporting your team, and knowing your residents. Our ADON is an important part of the leadership team and has the opportunity to make a real impact on both resident outcomes and staff culture.

If you are an RN who is ready to take the next step in your leadership career and want to work with a team that values communication, accountability, and quality care, we'd love to meet you!

Wages can be discussed according to experience

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