Assistant Director of Nursing

2 weeks ago

Grand Rapids, MI, United States Clark Retirement Full time
Lead with compassion. Unite in Mission. Grow with purpose.

Clark Retirement is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to help lead our 39-bed Skilled Nursing Facility, while also contributing leadership and oversight to our Assisted Living and Memory Care neighborhoods. If you're a Registered Nurse with a heart for service and a head for leadership, this is your opportunity to influence care, mentor future leaders, and build meaningful connections with residents, families, and staff alike.

As ADON, you’ll play a key role in driving clinical excellence, supporting nursing staff across settings, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You'll work closely with our Director of Nursing and other nurse leaders to support both day-to-day operations and long-term care goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Support

  • Provide guidance to the nursing team, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, ensuring high-quality, person-centered care.
  • Support hiring, onboarding, and coaching of nursing staff.
  • Deliver timely performance feedback and evaluations in line with Clark’s values and policies.
  • Participate in staffing and scheduling oversight alongside the staff scheduler.
  • Foster a collaborative and positive work environment across all care settings.
Care Planning & Coordination
  • Partner with interdisciplinary teams to develop and update individualized care plans.
  • Participate in care conferences and ensure consistent communication with families and providers.
  • Act as a clinical resource and advocate for residents’ wellbeing.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
  • Support quality assurance initiatives, MDS, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Assist with regulatory surveys and audits, providing accurate documentation and follow-up.
  • Monitor clinical indicators to improve care outcomes and resident satisfaction.
Cross-Setting Collaboration
  • Extend support and limited oversight to our Assisted Living and Memory Care teams, helping bridge communication and consistency in care delivery across the continuum.
Requirements:
  • Valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Michigan
  • Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in long-term care or senior living
  • Prior supervisory or leadership experience
  • Willingness to participate in on-call rotation with the nurse management team
If you are a nurse leader who wants to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults, we would love to hear from you. The compensation for this role is determined by experience, education, and relevant qualifications, up to $93,000 annually.

About Clark:

Clark is a Life Plan Community with a continuum of care. Our staff of professionals are committed to providing excellent service and a warm atmosphere for residents, visitors, and staff. Clark is a growing organization and provides independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and access to other ancillary services. We pride ourselves on our Life Enrichment Montessori programming to create a high quality of life environment for our residents. Clark is an affiliate of BHI Senior Living.

Learn more:

https://clarkretirement.org/about-clark/

https://www.bhiseniorliving.org/

The Benefits of Working at Clark:

Clark offers a benefits package that goes above and beyond

Benefits-eligible employees can take advantage of:
  • Affordable health insurance for full time employees, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability
  • Basic Life insurance - 100% employer paid (for full and part time employees)
  • Health Savings Account with up to $500 employer contribution
  • Generous paid-time off (PTO) program and paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free, confidential counseling and other wellness consultation services
  • 401(k) retirement program with up to 5% employer match
  • Paid training and career advancement opportunities


All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a pre-employment process which includes a drug screen, physical, TB test, background check, Relias online education completion, and reference review.

Clark Retirement is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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