Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Full Spectrum Search Group

  • Washington DC
  • $155,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Assistant Director of Nursing (Registered Nurse) - Skilled NursingWhy apply?
  • Building turnaround success story: zero-citation surveys since 2023 takeover
  • Leadership is committed to investing in resources, tech, and staff
  • Large, profitable facility with strong regional support.
Position Details
  • Position Title: Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
  • Location: Washington, DC
  • Experience: Skilled Nursing experience highly preferred
  • Licenses: Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Compensation: $155,000 per year, depending on experience
Sound like a good fit?We would love to connect with you about this job and help you open new doors in your career. Contact us anytime via:
  • Text/Call: (949) 844-5508
  • Email: jobs@fullspecstaff.com
Qualifications
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) License
  • Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or related field (Master’s preferred)
  • 3–5+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, or quality assurance (healthcare, senior living, or hospital setting preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of federal and Washington, DC healthcare regulations, including CMS, HIPAA, OSHA, and District-specific compliance standards
  • Familiarity with insurance, claims management, survey readiness, and incident reporting systems
  • Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Proven ability to educate, train, and mentor staff on compliance and risk mitigation practices
  • Strong communication and leadership skills with executives, staff, families, and regulatory agencies
Responsibilities
  • Develop, implement, and oversee the facility’s risk management program to ensure compliance and reduce liability
  • Conduct regular audits, safety inspections, and risk assessments; lead root cause analysis and corrective action planning
  • Prepare and train staff for survey readiness, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and clinical standards
  • Act as primary liaison during surveys, audits, and regulatory visits; manage documentation and responses in real time
  • Investigate and document incidents, accidents, and grievances; track trends and implement improvement strategies
  • Collaborate with leadership, clinical teams, and legal counsel on claims management, insurance issues, and quality outcomes
  • Lead emergency preparedness planning, including drills, evacuation procedures, and debriefs with staff
Full Spectrum Search Group is a full-service healthcare recruiting agency specializing in long-term care leadership, C-level executives, and healthcare administrators. At Full Spectrum Search Group, our team of healthcare recruiters is dedicated to bringing exceptional operators and candidates together.With over 29 years of collective experience, Full Spectrum has built management and leadership teams for some of the most prominent operators in the country. As a part of the Starfish Partners network of offices, our clients receive the personalized attention of a boutique search firm supported by the resources of the 9th largest executive search firm in the US. Our firm:
  • Is ranked among the Top 10 U.S. & Americas Search Firms
  • Has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Business Week, CNN
  • Has completed over 112,500 searches with a database of 2,540,000 candidates
The solution is here. Come thrive with us!Full Spectrum is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.#IND1

Full Spectrum Search Group