Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Northern Nevada State Veterans Home (NNSVH) | Sparks/Reno, NV

*Relocation Assistance Available*

A strong #2 — collaborative, hands-on, and ready to grow.

The Northern Nevada State Veterans Home (NNSVH), operated by Health Dimensions Group under contract with the Nevada Department of Veterans Services, is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Assistant Director of Nursing to support clinical operations at our modern skilled nursing and long-term care community in Sparks, NV.

This is an opportunity to work closely with nursing leadership while helping lead and develop a dedicated clinical team serving veterans and their families in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Why Join NNSVH?

• Mission-driven work serving veterans and their families
• Beautiful, modern skilled nursing community
• Backed by Health Dimensions Group, a national leader in senior living and post-acute care
• Collaborative leadership environment with operational and clinical support
• Northern Nevada lifestyle with close access to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Assistant Director of Nursing will provide clinical leadership and operational support across the nursing department while helping ensure high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, staff development, and survey readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to RNs, LPNs, and CNAs
• Support orientation, annual education, and ongoing staff training initiatives
• Coordinate Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance processes, including QAPI activities and corrective action plans
• Audit systems and documentation for compliance with state and federal regulations
• Support survey readiness efforts and participate in survey activities
• Partner on incident investigations and root-cause analysis initiatives
• Assist with staffing oversight and scheduling support to maintain appropriate coverage
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and staff development activities

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing (Nevada license or ability to obtain required)
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in skilled nursing, post-acute, or long-term care settings required
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required
• Strong knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations and survey processes
• Strong communication and leadership skills with ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, leadership, and surveyors
• Ability to participate in leadership on-call rotation, including evenings/weekends as needed
• Experience with PointClickCare preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $86,000 - $120,000 annually DOE.

  • Salary will be determined based on qualifications and relevant experience.

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

• Relocation Assistance Available

About Health Dimensions Group

Health Dimensions Group is a national leader in senior living and post-acute care, providing operational, clinical, and consulting expertise to communities across the country.

Northern Nevada State Veterans Home is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.