Sunnyside is seeking a compassionate and experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our vibrant team! In this vital leadership role, you’ll work closely with the Director of Nursing to develop, guide, and elevate our nursing services, ensuring our residents receive the highest level of care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As ADON, you'll provide hands-on leadership, operational support, and clinical oversight, helping shape a positive and engaging team culture while ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. 

• Currently licensed nurse through Virginia Board of Nursing; RN or LPN required.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of nursing experience, preferably in long-term care. 
• Education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree; BSN preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in relationship building, empowering and developing others, conflict management, and cooperation. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid critical thinking and discernment, with the ability to make informed decisions in complex situations. 
• Knowledge of computers and comfortable utilizing technology and healthcare software.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations.
• Self-directed and results-oriented, demonstrating initiative and follow-through. Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions, maintaining professionalism and composure.
• Ability to apply knowledge, skills, and experience in a way that is derived from professional standards to develop an opinion or decision about what should be done to best serve Sunnyside residents.  

Essential Job Duties 

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Works collaboratively with the Director of Nursing (DON) to develop, implement, and evaluate programs that enhance both resident care, familial relations, and employee satisfaction. Supports daily functions and departmental needs. 
• Promotes unity and encouragement among team members and across interdisciplinary teams.
• Plays a consistent and pivotal role in shaping department culture, takes responsibility for clinical outcomes, overall morale, and team performance. 
• Executes supervisory duties in accordance with Sunnyside policies to maximize employee contributions, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, and training team members; planning, delegating, and overseeing work; managing performance; addressing concerns; and resolving conflicts efficiently and effectively in collaboration with the DON. 
• Completes daily rounds and spends time on the floor. Understands the importance of building mutually beneficial relationships (s) with stakeholders (team members, residents, resident family members, visitors, volunteers, providers, etc.). 
• Collaborates regularly with MDS, Staff Development, Clinical Coordinators, Infection Control Preventionist, and additional team members. 
• Comfortable acting in the absence of the DON or scheduler.

Compliance, Operations, & Clinical Oversight: 

• Assists in the development, communication, and implementation of policies, budgetary guidelines, and strategies that properly reflect Sunnyside’s operational mission, goals, and values.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards; ensures the nursing department adheres to healthcare regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Monitors and tracks clinical outcomes; identifying areas of strength or improvement.
• Ensures that incident reports are completed accurately and in a timely fashion. 
• Provides direct care as needed; may step in to provide nursing care or assist in emergencies or staffing shortages.
• Supports care planning and interventions: Participates in interdisciplinary care team meetings and ensures proper care plans are developed and implemented.
• Assist in the readiness and preparation of inspections/audits. 
• Assists the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI), developing and implementing appropriate plans of action.
• Supports the acquisition of necessary resources for patient care.
• Supports infection control practices: Operates as Infection Control Preventionist to monitor and maintain infection control practices, tracks infection data, and monitors immunization program.

Resident Care & Support 

• Plays a key role in the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of resident care
• Oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of systems that ensure quality of care and promote resident rights.
• Regularly reviews the delivery of patient care, ensuring that care is consistent with facility policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Takes an active role in resolving patient and family relations with empathy and professionalism, ensuring a positive experience for all parties.

Culture & Work Environment:

• Referral Bonus Program
• Flexible Scheduling
• Access to an Orthopedic Specialist (MD Ortho)
• Growth Opportunities
• On-Site Training
• Health Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick
• 401(k) Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Access to On-Site Wellness Center
• And More!

Physical & Environmental Considerations:

This job operates both indoors and outdoors with normal lighting levels, comfortable temperature ranges, good air quality, ventilation and moderate noise levels. General housekeeping environment with varying indoor floor surfaces and outdoor surfaces. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 35 lbs or less and occasionally more than 40 lbs. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. General hazards related to housekeeping duties. Hazards related to exposure to cleaning supplies. Minimal hazards if safety precautions are followed and personal protective equipment is used when needed. Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials while emptying trash or cleaning.