Assistant Director of Nursing

Solstice Home Health & Hospice is a locally owned, mission-driven organization committed to delivering high-quality, compliant, and compassionate care to patients and families throughout the Salt Lake City area. We are seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support clinical leadership across both home health and hospice services.

This role is ideal for a strong RN leader who understands Medicare-certified agencies and thrives in a balance of clinical oversight, staff support, and operational accountability.

Position Overview

The Assistant Director of Nursing works closely with the Director of Nursing to oversee clinical operations, ensure regulatory compliance, support field staff, and maintain high standards of patient care across home health and hospice programs.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Oversight

Support the Director of Nursing in overseeing home health and hospice clinical operations

Provide clinical guidance, supervision, and support to nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members

Assist with complex patient case management and problem resolution

Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning

Compliance & Quality

Ensure compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, state regulations, and agency policies

Assist with chart audits, clinical documentation review, and quality improvement initiatives

Support survey readiness, audits, and corrective action plans

Promote accurate, timely documentation and regulatory adherence

Staff Development & Support

Assist with onboarding, training, and ongoing competency of clinical staff

Support performance management, coaching, and corrective action as needed

Serve as a clinical resource for nurses and field clinicians

Operational Support

Assist with scheduling, coverage coordination, and productivity oversight

Participate in on-call and leadership rotation as required

Collaborate with administrative and operational leadership to support agency goals

Qualifications

Current Utah RN license in good standing

Home health and/or hospice experience required

Prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred

Strong knowledge of Medicare regulations and clinical standards

Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills

Ability to balance clinical quality with operational demands

Why Solstice?

Locally owned organization with accessible, engaged leadership

Collaborative leadership team and supportive work culture

Opportunity to grow into expanded clinical leadership responsibilities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Meaningful work supporting patients, families, and clinical staff

This role is a critical bridge between clinical leadership and frontline care—ideal for a nurse leader ready to step into broader responsibility.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume for consideration.