Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Job overview

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) role is onsite in Chestertown, MD. It is a full-time position; compensation is not specified. The ADON leads assigned nursing units and assists the Director of Nursing with facility management and clinical activities. The ADON coordinates nursing services and supervises staff to support resident care, regulatory compliance, and continuity across shifts. The role also monitors documentation and quality practices and works with other departments to address residents’ needs.

What you'll do

• Lead assigned units and hold staff meetings
• investigate and report issues
• coordinate nursing services with other departments
• monitor nursing documentation, MDS 3.0 compliance, resident weights, restorative program records, and psychotropic summaries
• conduct chart audits and daily quality rounds
• review 24-hour reports
• oversee medication and equipment checks
• support admission documentation and care plans
• attend resident-care meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant director of nursing

adon

chestertown md

resorts at chester river manor

full-time

nursing leadership

long-term care

behavioral health

psychotropic medication management

resident care

mds 3.0

staff supervision

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Behavioral health supervision and teaching experience, long-term-care regulatory knowledge, and advanced psychotropic medication management are specified qualifications.

About the employer

Resorts at Chester River Manor is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.