Skip to content
All jobs

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

North Pointe Care Center

North Pointe Care Center

The Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing in overseeing the daily operations of the nursing department.

Posted Sep 1 · “Nursing leadership experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Post-Acute Care, Rehabilitation, or Long-Term Care setting” from the posting

Unit and setting
Rehab
License
RN license Current and unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) LicenseCurrent and unrestricted California RN license
Term
Starts Sep 1, 2026 · Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Current and unrestricted California RN license Current and unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) License Check your license
Experience
Nursing leadership experience in SNF, post-acute, rehabilitation, or long-term care Nursing leadership experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Post-Acute Care, Rehabilitation, or Long-Term Care setting
Also asks
Strong knowledge of CMS regulations and California Department of Public Health requirements
Also asks
Experience with survey readiness, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement
Also asks
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Also asks
Ability to develop strong relationships with staff, residents, and families

Preferred

Experience
Prior ADON, Nurse Manager, Unit Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or Nursing Supervisor experience Previous experience as an ADON, Nurse Manager, Unit Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or Nursing Supervisor
Also asks
Experience improving Quality Measures (QMs) and clinical outcomes
Also asks
Proven success mentoring and developing nursing teams

What it pays

Benefits

  • Career growth and advancement opportunities

The role and schedule

Day to day
Assist in managing and directing nursing department operations Assist in managing and directing nursing department operations
Day to day
Support, mentor, and supervise RNs, LVNs, and CNAs Support, mentor, and supervise RNs, LVNs, and CNAs
Day to day
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Day to day
Monitor quality measures, clinical outcomes, and infection prevention programs Monitor quality measures, clinical outcomes, and infection prevention programs
Day to day
Assist with staff training, scheduling, coaching, and performance management Assist with staff training, scheduling, coaching, and performance management
Day to day
Participate in surveys, audits, and implementation of plans of correction Participate in surveys, audits, and implementation of plans of correction
Day to day
Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, residents, and families Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, residents, and families
Day to day
Support admissions, care planning, and clinical documentation processes Support admissions, care planning, and clinical documentation processes
Day to day
Promote accountability, teamwork, and resident-centered care Promote accountability, teamwork, and resident-centered care
Day to day
Assist with quality improvement initiatives and best-practice implementation Assist with quality improvement initiatives and best-practice implementation

The workplace

North Pointe Care Center
Hiring organization

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Original listing

Posted on North Pointe Care Center’s careers page.

Read full text

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - RN North Pointe Care Center 📍 Sacramento, CA 💰 Salary: $120,000 - $135,000 annually (DOE) 🕒 Full-Time Join an Exceptional Leadership Team North Pointe Care Center is seeking an experienced and compassionate Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our leadership team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional resident care, supporting and developing nursing staff, and driving clinical excellence within a skilled nursing environment. Our facility is fortunate to already have an incredible leadership team in place , creating a positive, collaborative, and success-driven culture.

We are looking for an ADON who can bring their expertise, leadership, and clinical knowledge to build upon that success and help take our nursing department to the next level . If you're looking for an opportunity to join a high-performing team where your contributions will be valued and your leadership will make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Why Join North Pointe Care Center? ✅ Competitive Salary: $120,000 - $135,000 annually (DOE) ✅ Join an established, supportive, and high-performing leadership team ✅ Opportunity to contribute to an already successful clinical program ✅ Career growth and advancement opportunities ✅ Positive and collaborative workplace culture ✅ Stable and respected skilled nursing facility ✅ Meaningful work focused on exceptional resident outcomes

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing in overseeing the daily operations of the nursing department. This role helps ensure the delivery of high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, staff development, survey readiness, and operational excellence throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in managing and directing nursing department operations Support, mentor, and supervise RNs, LVNs, and CNAs Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations Monitor quality measures, clinical outcomes, and infection prevention programs Assist with staff training, scheduling, coaching, and performance management Participate in surveys, audits, and implementation of plans of correction Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, residents, and families Support admissions, care planning, and clinical documentation processes Promote accountability, teamwork, and resident-centered care Assist with quality improvement initiatives and best-practice implementation Qualifications Required Current and unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) License Nursing leadership experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Post-Acute Care, Rehabilitation, or Long-Term Care setting Strong knowledge of CMS regulations and California Department of Public Health requirements Experience with survey readiness, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills Ability to develop strong relationships with staff, residents, and families Preferred Previous experience as an ADON, Nurse Manager, Unit Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or Nursing Supervisor Experience improving Quality Measures (QMs) and clinical outcomes Proven success mentoring and developing nursing teams Ideal Candidate Strong clinical leader who leads by example Passionate about coaching and developing others Collaborative and team-oriented mindset Committed to resident-centered care and clinical excellence Organized, proactive, and solutions-focused Excited about joining a successful facility and contributing to its continued growth and achievement Apply Today Join North Pointe Care Center and become part of a leadership team that is already achieving great things. We're looking for an exceptional ADON who is ready to contribute, lead, and help build on the success we've created together. North Pointe Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Nurses on this role

Help improve this pageShare what it’s like, leave a heads-up, or fix a detail.
What would you like to do?
Add ratings or a short headline

A person reviews every submission before anything changes.