Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in Training
About The Position
Wake Robin’s Linden Health Center is seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse to join our Nurse Leadership Team as an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in Training. This role is intended for an RN who is ready to take the next step in their career and grow into a nursing leadership position in skilled nursing and long-term care. LPNs who are actively enrolled in an RN program will also be considered. At Wake Robin, we believe in creating a community where residents feel safe, supported, and truly at home. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Director of Nursing and an experienced leadership team who are committed to mentoring and developing future leaders. You’ll gain hands-on experience in both clinical care and leadership while helping ensure exceptional, person-centered care for our residents. This is a supportive, growth-focused position designed to strengthen your clinical and leadership skills, so that you can step into our Assistant Director of Nursing role with confidence and competence.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) or current Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) enrolled in an RN program
- 1–3 years of nursing experience
- Meaningful experience in long-term care, demonstrating a clear interest in pursuing a career in this setting
- Shows initiative and curiosity, with a genuine desire to learn, grow, and contribute to a resident-centered community in a leadership role
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to build positive working relationships
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Director of Nursing and leadership team to learn how to plan, organize, and oversee nursing services
- Provide day-to-day clinical support to nursing staff, serving as a resource and role model for quality care
- Participate in and gradually take on leadership responsibilities, including team coordination and shift oversight
- Support resident care planning, admissions, discharges, and ongoing assessments
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure residents’ physical, emotional, and social needs are met
- Assist with staff education, onboarding, and competency development
- Learn and support regulatory compliance processes, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
- Help address resident and family questions or concerns with professionalism and empathy
- Gain experience with staffing coordination, scheduling, and daily operational needs
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Company paid short-term disability
- Company paid long-term disability
- Company paid life insurance
- Flexible spending plan
- 403b retirement plan with company match of 50% up to a calendar year maximum of $6,000
- Competitive paid time off
- Continuing education support
- Financial assistance with car maintenance and repairs
- Personal loan assistance
- Up to $200 fitness reimbursement annually
- Up to $100 reimbursement for vision expenses annually
- Incentives for commuting with coworkers
- Free, on-site consulting on housing, finances, transportation, daycare, and legal services
- Use of community facilities including hiking trails, library, aquatic and fitness centers
- On-site meals for purchase
- Refer a Friend bonus - up to $1,500 per employee referral
- Tuition assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
