--- title: Assistant Director Nursing at Excelsior Care Group description: Excelsior Care Group is hiring for the Assistant Director Nursing role in Port Charlotte, FL. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/assistant-director-nursing-at-excelsior-care-group-01a1551a-658e-70cf-8c62-7693c01527f1 date: 2026-11-13T14:27:32Z og_description: Join Excelsior Care Group as Assistant Director Nursing in Port Charlotte, FL. Pays $95K–$110K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/bi9lgp.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Excelsior Care Group](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/excelsior-care-group?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Port Charlotte, FL | | **Salary** | $95K/yr - $110K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 19, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Excelsior Care Group. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Excelsior Care Group. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $105,000 – $149,000 a year (median $125,000). ## Description # Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) **Facility:** Sun Harbor **Location:** Port Charlotte, FL **Employment Type:** Full-Time **Salary:** $95,000–$110,000 annually ## Lead Clinical Excellence and Elevate Resident Care Sun Harbor is seeking an experienced and compassionate **Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)** to join our nursing leadership team. Working closely with the Director of Nursing, the ADON will support daily nursing operations, promote high-quality resident care, and maintain regulatory compliance, with an emphasis on **staff education and infection prevention**. ## Key Responsibilities - Assist the Director of Nursing with the management and supervision of nursing services. - Oversee daily clinical operations to support safe, effective, and compassionate resident care. - Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. - Conduct clinical rounds and follow up on resident needs, changes in condition, and care concerns. - Review care plans, nursing documentation, and clinical records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. - Assist with staff scheduling, assignments, and coverage to maintain appropriate staffing levels. - Develop and facilitate staff education, in-service training, orientation, and competency programs. - Identify staff learning needs and coordinate ongoing training to strengthen clinical practice. - Support infection prevention and control activities, including surveillance, monitoring, education, reporting, and implementation of best practices. - Monitor adherence to infection prevention policies and applicable state and federal requirements. - Assist with survey preparation, clinical audits, and corrective action plans. - Support the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures. - Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to improve resident outcomes. - Assist with employee coaching, performance management, and professional development. - Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives. - Promote teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement. ## Qualifications - Current Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing. - Minimum of two years of nursing experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting. - Previous experience as an ADON, Staff Educator, Infection Preventionist, Infection Control Nurse, or similar nursing leader strongly preferred. - Demonstrated experience with staff education, clinical training, and competency development. - Strong knowledge of infection prevention and control practices in skilled nursing. - Knowledge of federal and Florida long-term care regulations and survey requirements. - Infection control certification preferred. - Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to mentor, motivate, and develop nursing staff. ## Benefits - Comprehensive medical and dental coverage - Generous paid time off (PTO) - 401(k) retirement plan - Employee recognition program - Supportive, team-oriented work environment - Company perks and employee discounts ## Join Our Team Make a meaningful impact at Sun Harbor. If you are an experienced **RN leader passionate about staff development, infection prevention, and exceptional resident care**, we invite you to apply for our **Assistant Director of Nursing** position. 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