Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) – RN

Mission Valley Post Acute | Full-Time | $125,000–$135,000 Annually (DOE)

Mission Valley Post Acute is seeking an experienced, dedicated, and compassionate Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) – RN to join our leadership team!

We are looking for a strong nursing leader who is passionate about resident care, team development, and clinical excellence. The ADON will work closely with the Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee daily nursing operations, support nursing staff, maintain regulatory compliance, and ensure residents receive the highest quality of care.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: $125,000–$135,000, depending on experience
• Full-Time Schedule
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in resident care and nursing leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, directing, and supervising nursing department operations.
• Support the development and implementation of nursing services, policies, procedures, and clinical objectives.
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, training, and developing nursing staff.
• Support employee performance evaluations and address staff concerns, including coaching and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Provide leadership and oversight of licensed and non-licensed nursing personnel.
• Conduct daily clinical rounds and monitor resident conditions to ensure quality care and resident safety.
• Serve as a clinical resource and provide backup support to the DON, RN, and LVN staff.
• Provide direct resident care when necessary.
• Promote positive relationships and communication between residents, families, physicians, and the healthcare team.
• Assist with staff meetings, ongoing education, and nursing in-service training.
• Monitor nursing practices for compliance with state and federal regulations and facility policies.
• Help maintain systems that promote consistent quality of care and protect resident rights.
• Provide regular reports, updates, and recommendations to the DON regarding nursing department operations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding resident and employee information.
• Stay current on regulatory changes and communicate updates to the nursing team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• 3–5 years of nursing management experience, preferably in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
• Strong clinical assessment, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing skilled nursing facilities.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team while maintaining high standards of resident care.

Join Our Leadership Team!

If you are an experienced RN leader who is passionate about clinical excellence, staff development, and making a difference in the lives of residents, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today to join Mission Valley Post Acute as our next Assistant Director of Nursing!

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.