Assistant Director of Nursing

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) supports the Director of Nursing in the daily oversight and coordination of clinical operations for home health and specialty infusion services. This role is designed as a succession pathway to the Director of Nursing position, providing progressive leadership responsibility and exposure to all aspects of clinical, regulatory, and administrative functions. The ADON assists in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and compliant patient care in accordance with federal, state, and agency standards. The ADON actively participates in clinical supervision, staff development, quality improvement, and operational workflows, while developing the competencies necessary to transition into the DON role.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing; currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois, in good standing.

• Minimum of 2 years of home health experience required.

• Demonstrated leadership potential with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Working knowledge of home health regulations, OASIS, and accreditation standards.

• Proficiency or willingness to learn EMR systems (Axxess), workflow tools (ClickUp), and compliance training platforms (Relias).

• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and foster a collaborative team environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clinical Oversight & Support

  • Assist the DON in ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.

  • Support the development and enforcement of clinical standards for safe, effective patient care.

  • Participate in clinical record review, chart audits, and documentation compliance (including OASIS).

  • Assist in the development, review, and oversight of individualized patient care plans.

  • Support coordination of care with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members.

• Staff Supervision & Development

  • Assist with supervision, training, and competency validation of clinical staff.

  • Participate in onboarding and orientation of new clinicians, including EMR and workflow training.

  • Support performance evaluations, coaching, and corrective action processes.

  • Promote staff engagement, accountability, and adherence to best practices.

• Operations & Workflow Management

  • Assist with staffing, scheduling, and visit assignment coordination.

  • Support intake, referral, and admission processes to ensure timely service delivery.

  • Utilize systems such as Axxess and ClickUp to monitor workflows, task completion, and compliance.

  • Participate in on-call rotation and provide clinical support as needed.

• Quality Assurance & Compliance

  • Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.

  • Assist in monitoring incident reports, infection control logs, and risk management processes.

  • Support accreditation readiness and regulatory survey preparation.

  • Ensure timely follow-up on clinical issues, complaints, and variances.

• Leadership Development & Administrative Support

  • Attend and actively participate in IDT and management meetings.

  • Assist in policy and procedure review and updates.

  • Collaborate with the DON and Administrator on strategic and operational initiatives.

  • Serve as acting DON in delegated situations or in the absence of the DON.

  • Engage in ongoing leadership development in preparation for DON transition.

• Additional Duties

  • Perform field visits as needed to support patient care and staff competency.

  • Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and agency information.

  • Fulfill additional duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in an office environment with required travel to patient homes, as needed.

• Exposure to high-risk clinical situations.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform clinical tasks as needed.

• On-call responsibilities as assigned.

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.