Assistant Director of Nursing

Company: Gulf Coast Village Skilled Nursing
Location: Cape Coral
Posted on: March 2, 2026

Job Description:

Ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership career? Join the exceptional team at Gulf Coast Village, a premier senior living community within Skilled Nursing, and part of Volunteers of America National Services, the healthcare division of Volunteers of America — a mission-driven, nationally respected nonprofit organization. We are proud to be a Great Place to Work-Certified™ organization, and we’re looking for a strong Nurse Manager (RN) who is ready to grow into an Assistant Director of Nursing role. Full-Time | Leadership Growth Opportunity | Monday–Friday Schedule Salary: $85,537 to $97,019 Benefit Highlights: Generous “refer a friend” bonus, up to $2,000 403(b) Retirement Plan; Pay in Lieu of benefit options available Employee Discount Program (car rental, wireless carriers, travel, uniforms, etc.) Career scholarships; Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs; Partial insurance (*must work 24 hrs. or more) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days – must work 24 hrs. or more NetSpend – Get paid early: Tap into 50% of your earnings before payday. POSITION SUMMARY The primary purpose of the Assistant Director of Nursing Services is to assess, plan, implement and coordinate the clinical care program in conjunction with the Director of Nursing Services to ensure the highest quality of care is maintained at all times. The Assistant Director of Nursing Services will also supervise the day-to-day nursing activities in accordance to compliance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility as well as responsible to support, mentor and empower the nursing staff according to the nurse practice act. The ADON works as the interim DON in the absence of the DON. QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently registered with the State of Board Examiners for Registered Nurses. Current CPR certification. Registered Nurse with minimum of two (2) years' experience in nursing supervisory or nursing management in a long-term care setting or equivalent. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrates knowledge of gerontology, rehabilitative, and medical-surgical nursing care, Antibiotic Stewardship, Infection Prevention and Infection Control Ability to effectively manage staff, act as a team player and serve as a resource to staff. Knowledge of State and Federal regulatory requirements for long-term care. Ability to work with other disciplines as a team player. Knowledge of RAI process, and Clinical Reimbursement including Medicare A, B & D case mix – or willingness to learn. Understanding of current Infection Prevention and Control and OSHA guidelines. Knowledge of QAA/QAPI theory and process. Ability to prioritize and complete assigned duties within a constantly changing environment. Knowledge of long-term care requirements for documentation, communication system(s) to address resident condition changes. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ensures VOA care clinical systems are followed/utilized. Reaches out to VOANS Clinical Consultants with issues regarding the systems. Directs and oversees day-to-day functions of the nursing staff and nurse managers to ensure compliance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern this long-term care facility. Participate in the development, maintenance and updating of written policies and procedures that govern the daily function of the department. Provide leadership that includes the administrative and supervisory principles essential for your assigned Staff Nurses and other staff. Make daily rounds on the assigned unit to assure that nursing service personnel are performing required duties and to assure that appropriate nursing care is being provided. Participate in surveys and inspections made by authorized agencies. Meet with the nursing staff (professional/non-professional) as well as support personnel in planning the department’s services, programs and activities. Coordinate “house” activities when assigned, in the absence of the Director of Nursing to include calls to residential sections of the facility and coordination of staffing assignments Certified as a Great Place to Work for 5 years in a row! Our employees say their work has a special meaning: this is not "just a job." Take pride in helping others, and join us today! At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ VOANS 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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