Rockingham County NH
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Rockingham County NH, Brentwood, New Hampshire, United States
Salary:
$3,464.80 - $4,851.20 Biweekly Location :
Brentwood, NH Job Type:
Full-time Job Number:
21-00395 Department:
Long Term Care Nursing Staff Division:
Long Term Care Nursing Opening Date:
09/25/2025
Welcome to the commerce center of Southern New Hampshire! Here at Rockingham County, NH, we service our local community through efforts at our County Attorney's Office, Registry of Deeds, Sheriff's Office, Department of Corrections, Finance Office, Human Resources, Nursing Home, Assisted Living Community, and Facilities Operations. We believe in empowering and challenging our team members through opportunities of growth, education, and wellness initiatives. Our team is driven by our mission of serving our community. Be a part of the bigger picture, work alongside industry professionals, enjoy fantastic benefits + generous paid time off, and discover the Rockingham County difference.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Assistant Director of Nursing oversees the care and services provided by the entire nursing team under the supervision/in conjunction with the Director of Nursing and in accordance with the nursing policies, procedures, and standards established for Rockingham County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. The Assistant Director of Nursing is responsible for ensuring consistent, quality care is always provided to all residents/clients and makes recommendations concerning the operations of the Nursing Department. A DAY IN THE LIFE
We are committed to providing preventative and restorative care to all residents and clients here at Rockingham County. We want our residents to feel safe, comfortable, and supported in all aspects of their lives to include not only physical, but also emotional, social, spiritual, environmental, and intellectual well-being. The Assistant Director of Nursing supervises all licensed and non-licensed personnel who provide health care and nursing services to residents/clients, assesses residents/clients care requirements (and assigns staff as appropriate), makes rounds throughout the day to ensure continuity of care is provided to all residents/promptly identifies & responds to changes in residents' conditions, identifies opportunities to improve residents' services or increase satisfaction, and observes staff activity to provide support and direction. As part of the nursing leadership team, the Assistant Director of Nursing actively participates in survey inspections, attends all mandatory meetings, takes an active role in Quality Improvement/QAPI programs, provides education/training/support/guidance/feedback to staff, gives ongoing timely feedback (both verbal and written) to staff regarding performance, participates in the development and implementation of policies/procedures, and completes performance reviews for Unit Managers and Nurse Managers. The Assistant Director of Nursing also responds to emergencies, attends Resident Care Conferences, serves on various committees, attends educational workshops/reviews professional publications/establishes personal networks, monitors 24-hour reports on all units, monitors drug inventory/EMAR reconciliation, investigates reports of abuse/neglect, reviews complaints and grievances, provides support for final review of all incident reports, and keeps the Director of Nursing informed of any pertinent information or events. This position requires rotating on-call coverage 24-7, and covers for the Director of Nursing in their absence. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN); and Bachelor of Science degree in nursing preferred; and Three (3) to five (5) years Long Term Care (or equivalent) supervisory and/or managerial experience preferred; or An equivalent combination of work and experience will be considered. Must possess and maintain a current, valid, unencumbered New Hampshire RN license. CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mandatory post offer physical and drug testing for new hire. Criminal records check required. Rockingham County offers a complete benefits package including: health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability and optional long-term disability. Employees working 35 hours or more per week will be enrolled in the New Hampshire Retirement System (pension plan). Go to for more information.
For complete benefit information: Additional Benefits Include:
Paid Time Off (22.13 days accrued each year)* 11-12 Paid Holidays* $150/Year Uniform Stipend** Shift Pick Up Bonuses** Short Staff Pay** 100% Paid Short Term Disability*** 100% Paid Life Insurance ($25,000) and AD&D Insurance ($25,000) Optional Long Term Disability*** Optional Deferred Compensation 457B Retirement Plans Tuition Reimbursement ($4,000 annually following one year of benefits-eligible employment) Employee Assistance Program Employee Discount Website On-Site Gym, Staff Dining/Cafeteria, and Quiet Room w/ Massage Chair *Pro-rated for part-time employees **For nursing employees only ***For full time employees only, "Weekender" employees are not eligible for disability insurance
$3,464.80 - $4,851.20 Biweekly Location :
Brentwood, NH Job Type:
Full-time Job Number:
21-00395 Department:
Long Term Care Nursing Staff Division:
Long Term Care Nursing Opening Date:
09/25/2025
Welcome to the commerce center of Southern New Hampshire! Here at Rockingham County, NH, we service our local community through efforts at our County Attorney's Office, Registry of Deeds, Sheriff's Office, Department of Corrections, Finance Office, Human Resources, Nursing Home, Assisted Living Community, and Facilities Operations. We believe in empowering and challenging our team members through opportunities of growth, education, and wellness initiatives. Our team is driven by our mission of serving our community. Be a part of the bigger picture, work alongside industry professionals, enjoy fantastic benefits + generous paid time off, and discover the Rockingham County difference.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Assistant Director of Nursing oversees the care and services provided by the entire nursing team under the supervision/in conjunction with the Director of Nursing and in accordance with the nursing policies, procedures, and standards established for Rockingham County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. The Assistant Director of Nursing is responsible for ensuring consistent, quality care is always provided to all residents/clients and makes recommendations concerning the operations of the Nursing Department. A DAY IN THE LIFE
We are committed to providing preventative and restorative care to all residents and clients here at Rockingham County. We want our residents to feel safe, comfortable, and supported in all aspects of their lives to include not only physical, but also emotional, social, spiritual, environmental, and intellectual well-being. The Assistant Director of Nursing supervises all licensed and non-licensed personnel who provide health care and nursing services to residents/clients, assesses residents/clients care requirements (and assigns staff as appropriate), makes rounds throughout the day to ensure continuity of care is provided to all residents/promptly identifies & responds to changes in residents' conditions, identifies opportunities to improve residents' services or increase satisfaction, and observes staff activity to provide support and direction. As part of the nursing leadership team, the Assistant Director of Nursing actively participates in survey inspections, attends all mandatory meetings, takes an active role in Quality Improvement/QAPI programs, provides education/training/support/guidance/feedback to staff, gives ongoing timely feedback (both verbal and written) to staff regarding performance, participates in the development and implementation of policies/procedures, and completes performance reviews for Unit Managers and Nurse Managers. The Assistant Director of Nursing also responds to emergencies, attends Resident Care Conferences, serves on various committees, attends educational workshops/reviews professional publications/establishes personal networks, monitors 24-hour reports on all units, monitors drug inventory/EMAR reconciliation, investigates reports of abuse/neglect, reviews complaints and grievances, provides support for final review of all incident reports, and keeps the Director of Nursing informed of any pertinent information or events. This position requires rotating on-call coverage 24-7, and covers for the Director of Nursing in their absence. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN); and Bachelor of Science degree in nursing preferred; and Three (3) to five (5) years Long Term Care (or equivalent) supervisory and/or managerial experience preferred; or An equivalent combination of work and experience will be considered. Must possess and maintain a current, valid, unencumbered New Hampshire RN license. CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mandatory post offer physical and drug testing for new hire. Criminal records check required. Rockingham County offers a complete benefits package including: health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability and optional long-term disability. Employees working 35 hours or more per week will be enrolled in the New Hampshire Retirement System (pension plan). Go to for more information.
For complete benefit information: Additional Benefits Include:
Paid Time Off (22.13 days accrued each year)* 11-12 Paid Holidays* $150/Year Uniform Stipend** Shift Pick Up Bonuses** Short Staff Pay** 100% Paid Short Term Disability*** 100% Paid Life Insurance ($25,000) and AD&D Insurance ($25,000) Optional Long Term Disability*** Optional Deferred Compensation 457B Retirement Plans Tuition Reimbursement ($4,000 annually following one year of benefits-eligible employment) Employee Assistance Program Employee Discount Website On-Site Gym, Staff Dining/Cafeteria, and Quiet Room w/ Massage Chair *Pro-rated for part-time employees **For nursing employees only ***For full time employees only, "Weekender" employees are not eligible for disability insurance