Graduate Assistant Hall Director Jobs in Colorado

High-Acuity Skilled Nursing Facility

Are you a clinically strong nursing leader who believes great care makes a real difference? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and enjoy supporting nursing teams to deliver exceptional outcomes? If so, we invite you to join our leadership team.

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. Guided by kindness and integrity, we strive for excellence in every interaction and are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to every resident we serve.

• Competitive salary
• Flexible scheduling
• Daily Pay Advance option available
• Holiday pay (when working major holidays)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sick time accrual
• Medical, dental, vision, and additional benefit options

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) supports the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operations of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations governing skilled nursing facilities. This role plays a critical leadership function in an high-acuity environment, ensuring clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, staffing effectiveness, and resident safety at all times.

Clinical Leadership & Operations

• Assist in the planning, organization, and oversight of nursing services and clinical programs
• Support high-acuity care delivery, including post-acute, rehabilitative, and restorative nursing services
• Make daily rounds to monitor resident care, staff performance, and clinical outcomes
• Serve as a clinical resource and leader for nursing staff across all shifts

Regulatory Compliance & Survey Readiness

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing skilled nursing facilities
• Assist with survey preparation, audits, and corrective action plans
• Maintain policies and procedures that align with regulatory standards and best practices
• Support infection prevention and control practices (IP certification required)

Staffing & Workforce Management

• Assist with determining staffing needs and scheduling to support high-acuity census
• Recommend appropriate staffing levels and skill mix by shift
• Supervise, coach, and discipline nursing staff in a fair and consistent manner
• Ensure nursing assistants meet training and certification requirements

Care Planning & Resident Services

• Participate in resident admission assessments and care planning
• Ensure individualized care plans are developed, implemented, and updated
• Monitor documentation for accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance
• Address resident, family, and staff concerns professionally and promptly

Administrative & Collaborative Duties

• Assist with preparation of departmental budgets and operational planning
• Participate in nursing leadership meetings and interdisciplinary care conferences
• Complete reports, audits, evaluations, and clinical documentation as required
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of facility operations

• Strong clinical judgment and leadership in a high-acuity SNF environment
• Knowledge of nursing practices, infection control, and regulatory requirements
• Ability to manage conflict, provide coaching, and lead under pressure
• Professional demeanor with compassion, patience, and accountability

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nurse (RN) program
• Current, active, unencumbered RN license in the state of practice
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

• Minimum of 1 year supervisory nursing experience in a hospital, skilled nursing, or healthcare facility
• At least 6 months experience in rehabilitative or restorative nursing preferred
• Infection Prevention (IP) certification required
• High-acuity SNF experience strongly preferred

• Fast-paced, high-acuity clinical setting with frequent interruptions
• Regular interaction with residents, families, staff, physicians, and regulatory personnel
• May require extended hours, weekends, on-call coverage, or emergency response
• Exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous materials, and clinical risks
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or move up to 25 pounds and assist with resident evacuation when necessary

If you are a dedicated nursing leader seeking an ADON role where your clinical expertise and leadership truly matter, we encourage you to apply and join a team committed to excellence in skilled nursing care.