Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

About Abby Care

Making family care possible. At Abby Care, we are tackling one of the most important and unsolved challenges of our time: family caregiving.

Over 50 million Americans are family caregivers for loved ones without pay, tools, or support. Our mission is clear and ambitious: to train and employ family caregivers so they can get paid for the care they already provide at home.

Abby Care is building a tech-powered, family-first care platform to efficiently deliver care, improve health outcomes, and provide the best-in-class experience nationwide.

We are rapidly expanding our mission and looking for passionate team members to join. Abby Care has partnered with leading insurance plans, healthcare providers, and community organizations. We’re supported by top, mission-driven VCs to empower families throughout the country.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) supports the Director of Nursing (DON) in overseeing the clinical operations of the home health agency. This role ensures high‑quality patient care, regulatory compliance, staff development, and effective implementation of clinical standards, policies, and procedures across the agency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the DON in planning, developing, implementing and maintaining clinical policies and procedures.

• Support oversight of day‑to‑day clinical operations to ensure high‑quality and efficient patient care.

• Monitor compliance with state, federal, and accreditation regulations (CMS, Medicare Conditions of Participation, etc.).

• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities and data review.

• Help manage clinical staff scheduling, productivity, and capacity planning.

• Assist with onboarding, training, and competency validation for clinical staff.

• Provide clinical leadership, coaching, and performance feedback to nursing staff.

• Support case conferences, clinical reviews, and coordination of care with interdisciplinary team.

• Help investigate patient care concerns, incident reports, and implement corrective actions.

• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation across the agency.

• Serve as acting DON when needed.

Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in CO state in good standing.

• Minimum 2–3 years of nursing experience; home health experience required.

• 2+ years previous leadership or supervisory experience required.

• Strong understanding of home health regulations, OASIS requirements, and Medicare guidelines.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.

• Previous experience with clinical operations strongly preferred?

Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge of home health clinical standards and best practices.

• Ability to lead and mentor clinical staff.

• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.

• Proficiency with EMR systems and documentation standards.

• Strong critical‑thinking and decision‑making abilities.

Working Conditions:

This role may require travel between patient homes, office locations, and meetings. Requires ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with occasional extended hours.

Our Values

1. Families First
   Redefining healthcare starts with how we treat the parents and children we serve. We go above and beyond for every family, building strong, lasting relationships. We continually ask ourselves, “Would we want this for our own families?”

2. Urgency with Precision
   Millions of families are waiting for care, and they cannot wait, therefore this is not your typical 9 to 5 job. We match their urgency with our own, delivering exceptional care without compromise. Here, speed and excellence go hand in hand.

3. Relentlessly Resourceful
   As an ambitious startup, we adapt quickly and make the most of limited time and resources. We solve challenges with creativity to deliver results without unnecessary complexity.

4. Purpose with Positivity
   We take our mission seriously while never losing sight of the people behind the work. Respect, kindness, memes, and coffee make us stronger as a team and better for the families we serve.

5. Driven to Redefine What’s Possible
   We are here to make healthcare better, which means asking hard questions, challenging outdated systems, and finding smarter, more compassionate ways to deliver care.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation packages that reflect the value you bring. We reward our team for the impact of their work – full-time employees are eligible for an annual company performance bonus.

• Comprehensive health coverage that works for you. We cover 90% of your premiums and 70% for your dependents, with multiple PPO plan options to choose from for medical, vision, dental, life, and short-term disability.

• Generous paid time off. We provide policies that allow you to recharge along with 10 paid company holidays.

• Team bonding. We love bringing our teams together. As a full-time employee, you’ll get to connect, collaborate, and have fun through team activities and our annual company retreat.

• Financial savings benefits to support your future. We support your financial well-being with HSA contributions, optional FSA and commuter benefits, and full coverage of all 401(k) account fees (employer match not currently offered).

• Paid parental leave to support your growing family. We provide paid leave, so you can focus on bonding and adjusting to life as your family grows.

This is a Full-Time position with an estimated annual salary of $95,000-$105,000 + bonus and benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, consistent with applicable laws. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, satisfactory references, and any required documentation.