Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

CareCore at Mentor is seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our leadership team as our Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / Infection Preventionist.

This is a great opportunity for an RN with strong long-term care experience who enjoys being hands-on, supporting clinical staff, and maintaining high standards for infection prevention, resident care, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing with day-to-day clinical operations

• Serve as the facility’s Infection Preventionist

• Monitor, track, and investigate infections and infection trends

• Maintain infection prevention and control policies, procedures, and documentation

• Provide infection control education and training to staff

• Assist with survey readiness and regulatory compliance

• Support nursing staff through education, coaching, and clinical oversight

• Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and resident care reviews

• Assist with staffing, employee performance, and clinical concerns as needed

• Provide leadership coverage and support to the DON and nursing department

Qualifications

• Active Ohio RN license required

• Previous long-term care/skilled nursing experience required

• Infection prevention/control experience strongly preferred

• Previous nursing leadership or supervisory experience preferred

• Strong knowledge of state and federal LTC regulations

• PCC/PointClickCare experience preferred

• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills

• Must be comfortable working collaboratively and providing hands-on support when needed

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid holidays and PTO

• Supportive leadership team

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

• A hands-on role where you can make a direct impact on resident care and clinical outcomes

Join the team at CareCore at Mentor and take the next step in your nursing leadership career!