Job Description
Signature HealthCARE is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to support and strengthen our nursing leadership team within our Healthcare & Medical Services department. As an integral leader in our family-based organization, you will help guide clinical operations while ensuring our residents receive high-quality, resident-centered care in a compassionate, dignified, and safe environment. Working closely with the Director of Nursing, you will assist in planning, organizing, and directing all aspects of nursing services, supporting our mission to revolutionize healthcare through innovation, continuous improvement, and meaningful community impact. In this role, you will help oversee day-to-day nursing activities, including supervising nursing staff, supporting hiring and onboarding, and actively participating in coaching, mentoring, and performance management for nurses and nursing assistants. You will assist with staff scheduling and staffing mix to ensure appropriate coverage and acuity-based assignments, while fostering a collaborative, team-based environment. By modeling clinical excellence and strong communication, you will promote a culture where residents, patients, and families feel respected, informed, and involved in care decisions. The Assistant Director of Nursing will play a key role in clinical quality, helping to implement and monitor care plans, perform rounds, and support nurses with complex clinical situations. You will help ensure accurate assessments, timely documentation in the electronic health record, and consistent adherence to clinical protocols, infection prevention practices, and medication management standards. You will participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives, gathering and analyzing data, assisting with root-cause analyses, and helping to implement corrective actions that lead to better outcomes and enhanced resident satisfaction. A critical part of this position is ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures. You will assist with survey readiness, participate in regulatory visits, and help train staff on standards of care, documentation requirements, and resident rights. You will collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary team—including physicians, therapists, social services, dietary, and activities—to coordinate holistic, person-centered care that supports each resident’s goals, preferences, and overall well-being. Aligned with Signature HealthCARE’s culture of innovation and continuous improvement, you will contribute to initiatives that enhance clinical practices, streamline workflows, and elevate the resident experience. You will support staff education through in-services, skills validation, and ongoing competency development, encouraging nurses and nursing assistants to expand their clinical knowledge and leadership capabilities. As a visible and approachable leader on the floor, you will cultivate trust, engagement, and open communication among team members, helping to create a positive work environment that supports professional growth and reduces turnover. The ideal candidate is a clinically strong Registered Nurse with prior supervisory or charge experience in a long-term care, skilled nursing, or similar healthcare setting. You should be comfortable balancing hands-on clinical support with administrative responsibilities, and adept at prioritizing in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for resident-centered care are essential. In return, Signature HealthCARE offers a collaborative workplace, opportunities to contribute to innovative healthcare solutions, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on residents, families, and the broader community. This is a full-time, on-site leadership position within our Healthcare & Medical Services department. The Assistant Director of Nursing will typically work daytime hours with flexibility for evenings or weekends as needed to support operations, staff, and resident needs.