Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) – Skilled Nursing Facility | RN Required | Competitive Pay

Facility: Sylva Valley Health & Rehab (Skilled Nursing Facility)
Job Type: Full-Time

We’re hiring now

Sylva Valley Health & Rehab is actively seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our leadership team. This is a critical role for a strong RN leader who can help support nursing operations, guide staff, and maintain high standards of clinical care in a fast-paced skilled nursing environment.

If you have SNF leadership experience and are ready for a key role where you can make an immediate impact, we want to hear from you.

Why this role matters

The ADON is essential to the success of our nursing department. You will help drive:

• Strong day-to-day clinical operations
  
• Staff support and accountability
  
• Quality resident care
  
• Survey readiness and compliance
  
• Follow-through on urgent clinical priorities
  

What we offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
  
• Key leadership role with visibility and impact
  
• Supportive leadership team
  
• Vacation time Sick time (per eligibility)
  
• Opportunity to grow and help strengthen a committed in-house team
  

Key responsibilities

• Assist the DON with oversight of daily nursing operations
  
• Support, coach, and supervise nurses and nursing assistants
  
• Help manage clinical issues including incidents, falls, skin concerns, med issues, and change in condition follow-up
  
• Assist with staffing support, schedule oversight, and shift accountability
  
• Support admissions, readmissions, and care transitions
  
• Help ensure strong documentation, policy compliance, and survey readiness
  
• Participate in QAPI, audits, infection control follow-up, and staff development
  
• Serve as a clinical resource for staff, residents, and families
  
• Step in for the DON as needed
  

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
  
• Skilled nursing / long-term care experience required
  
• Prior leadership experience strongly preferred
  (ADON, Unit Manager, House Supervisor, Nurse Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or similar)
  
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage multiple priorities
  
• Dependable, organized, and able to lead with professionalism
  

Preferred

• Experience with survey readiness, quality improvement, and staff development
  
• Experience using PointClickCare or similar EMR
  

Apply now

Apply online: tinyurl.com/sylvavalley