Assistant Director Of Nursing

• Provide leadership, supervision, and oversight of daily nursing department operations.
• Support the Director of Nursing and Gardenview Manager to ensure continuity of care and effective clinical operations.
• Communicate effectively with all staff and meet regularly with nursing leadership.
• Maintain strong knowledge of state assisted living regulations and Converse Home policies to ensure compliance and staff competency.
• Ensure the nursing department remains survey-ready and assist with preparation of required reports.
• Oversee clinical documentation to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and best practices; provide staff education and re-training as needed.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of Traditional residents’ functional status and ensure service plans are complete and responsive to resident needs.
• Participate in resident and family conferences, particularly when changes in level of care occur.
• Assist with off-site assessments and evaluations of prospective residents.
• Participate in the hiring, orientation, and training of RCA, LNA, LPN, and RN staff, ensuring understanding of scope of practice and job responsibilities.
• Promote professional growth and development for all direct care staff.
• Collaborate with the Administrative Assistant to coordinate and troubleshoot nursing staff schedules.
• Supervise caregivers in both Traditional and Gardenview communities and complete annual performance evaluations.
• Conduct Coaching for Improvement sessions to support staff performance and accountability.
• Participate in rotating on-call coverage and assume charge nurse responsibilities as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

• Current Vermont RN  license required.
• Experience in assisted living, long-term care, or a related healthcare setting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, service planning, and clinical documentation standards.
• Ability to lead with professionalism, accountability, and compassion.

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment.
• Opportunity to grow in a meaningful leadership role.

The Converse Home is a private nonprofit senior community. Our assisted living and memory care community is located in a quiet, residential neighborhood in the southern end of Burlington. We have beautifully landscaped grounds that include large flower and vegetable gardens, a gazebo and many areas for our residents to enjoy being outside.