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Northern Nevada State Veterans Home lists this Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) opportunity in sparks, Nevada. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Northern Nevada State Veterans Home (NNSVH) | Sparks/Reno, NV
*Relocation Assistance Available *
A strong #2 - collaborative, hands-on, and ready to grow.
The Northern Nevada State Veterans Home (NNSVH), operated by Health Dimensions Group under contract with the Nevada Department of Veterans Services, is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Assistant Director of Nursing to support clinical operations at our modern skilled nursing and long-term care community in Sparks, NV.
This is an opportunity to work closely with nursing leadership while helping lead and develop a dedicated clinical team serving veterans and their families in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.
Why Join NNSVH?
Mission-driven work serving veterans and their families
Beautiful, modern skilled nursing community
Backed by Health Dimensions Group, a national leader in senior living and post-acute care
Collaborative leadership environment with operational and clinical support
Northern Nevada lifestyle with close access to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada
Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Assistant Director of Nursing will provide clinical leadership and operational support across the nursing department while helping ensure high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, staff development, and survey readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to RNs, LPNs, and CNAs
Support orientation, annual education, and ongoing staff training initiatives
Coordinate Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance processes, including QAPI activities and corrective action plans
Audit systems and documentation for compliance with state and federal regulations
Support survey readiness efforts and participate in survey activities
Partner on incident investigations and root-cause analysis initiatives
Assist with staffing oversight and scheduling support to maintain appropriate coverage
Participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and staff development activities
Qualifications
Active RN license in good standing (Nevada license or ability to obtain required)
Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in skilled nursing, post-acute, or long-term care settings required
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
Strong knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations and survey processes
Strong communication and leadership skills with ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, leadership, and surveyors
Ability to participate in leadership on-call rotation, including evenings/weekends as needed
Experience with PointClickCare preferred
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $86,000 - $120,000 annually DOE.
Salary will be determined based on qualifications and relevant experience.
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Assistance Available
About Health Dimensions Group
Health Dimensions Group is a national leader in senior living and post-acute care, providing operational, clinical, and consulting expertise to communities across the country.
Northern Nevada State Veterans Home is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Worksite address
sparks, NV, 89494, US
Who can apply
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