Assistant Director of Nursing (RN)- Skilled Nursing

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Location: Allegria Village, Dearborn MI
Department: Nursing
Job Type: Full-Time

About Allegria Village Senior Living

At Allegria Village, our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality care and service that enriches the lives of our residents and their families. We take pride in creating a supportive and collaborative environment for both residents and staff, where respect, teamwork, and professionalism are at the heart of everything we do.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) will support the Director of Nursing (DON) in managing the day-to-day clinical operations of our Skilled Nursing Facility. The ADON will use their leadership and clinical expertise to ensure high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, and exceptional communication between residents, families, and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the DON in overseeing nursing operations to ensure compliance with MI Department of Health (DOH) regulations and Allegria Village policies.

• Promote excellent resident and family satisfaction through proactive communication and customer service.

• Coordinate resident transfers, re-admissions, and care plan reviews.

• Supervise documentation, EMR/EHR maintenance (PCP experience is a plus), and regulatory recordkeeping.

• Conduct daily rounds, follow up on concerns promptly, and ensure care plans are effectively implemented.

• Lead staff education initiatives including new hire orientation, in-service training, and monthly nursing meetings.

• Serve as liaison between management and frontline nursing staff to promote collaboration and efficient communication.

• Participate in utilization review (UR) meetings and family care conferences.

• Perform quarterly medication cart audits per MI regulations.

• Support a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and accountability among the nursing team.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan (required).

• Minimum of 2–3 years of nursing leadership experience , preferably in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.

• Strong knowledge of MI DOH regulations and clinical compliance standards.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Experience with EMR/EHR systems (PCP) and clinical documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and motivate nursing staff.

Why Join Allegria?

• Supportive and collaborative leadership team.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional growth and continued education.

• A mission-driven workplace that values compassion, respect, and excellence.