Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Facility: Sun Harbor

Location: Port Charlotte, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $95,000–$110,000 annually

Lead Clinical Excellence and Elevate Resident Care

Sun Harbor is seeking an experienced and compassionate Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our nursing leadership team. Working closely with the Director of Nursing, the ADON will support daily nursing operations, promote high-quality resident care, and maintain regulatory compliance, with an emphasis on staff education and infection prevention .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing with the management and supervision of nursing services.
• Oversee daily clinical operations to support safe, effective, and compassionate resident care.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
• Conduct clinical rounds and follow up on resident needs, changes in condition, and care concerns.
• Review care plans, nursing documentation, and clinical records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Assist with staff scheduling, assignments, and coverage to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
• Develop and facilitate staff education, in-service training, orientation, and competency programs.
• Identify staff learning needs and coordinate ongoing training to strengthen clinical practice.
• Support infection prevention and control activities, including surveillance, monitoring, education, reporting, and implementation of best practices.
• Monitor adherence to infection prevention policies and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Assist with survey preparation, clinical audits, and corrective action plans.
• Support the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to improve resident outcomes.
• Assist with employee coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Current Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting.
• Previous experience as an ADON, Staff Educator, Infection Preventionist, Infection Control Nurse, or similar nursing leader strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with staff education, clinical training, and competency development.
• Strong knowledge of infection prevention and control practices in skilled nursing.
• Knowledge of federal and Florida long-term care regulations and survey requirements.
• Infection control certification preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to mentor, motivate, and develop nursing staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee recognition program
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Company perks and employee discounts

Join Our Team

Make a meaningful impact at Sun Harbor. If you are an experienced RN leader passionate about staff development, infection prevention, and exceptional resident care , we invite you to apply for our Assistant Director of Nursing position.

Background screening information:

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