RN - Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - Pediatrics

Pediatric Specialty Care • Philadelphia, PA

2d • $100,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Pediatric Specialty Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to lead nursing operations for a 50-bed community caring for medically fragile children, including children with tracheostomies, ventilators, and feeding tubes. The organization is growing and is seeking a hands-on leader to strengthen team performance, support staff retention, and help shape the team through an expansion.

The ADON works in partnership with the Director of Nursing, leads from the unit, and provides visible support to staff, families, and interdisciplinary partners. The position is full-time, scheduled for days, Monday through Friday, with shared on-call responsibilities. The listed salary is $100,000–$120,000 per year, based on pediatric and leadership experience. The role offers a path to Director of Nursing and other nursing leadership positions across the pediatric and skilled nursing network.

Requirements

• Active Pennsylvania RN license or eligibility for one.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• At least 3 years of nursing experience, including pediatrics.
• Nursing leadership experience, such as charge nurse, supervisor, unit manager, or ADON.
• Staff education experience.
• Experience with quality improvement, infection prevention, and regulatory surveys.
• BLS certification.
• Intermediate or more advanced ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Sound clinical judgment and ability to lead through conflict and change.

Nice To Haves

• Experience caring for medically complex children, including children with tracheostomies or ventilator dependence.
• PALS or ENPC certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily nursing operations, including staffing, clinical decision-making support, and consistent, high-quality care for children.
• Lead staff orientation and ongoing education; validate competencies in tracheostomy care, ventilator care, G-tube care, and emergency response; and mentor new nurses.
• Coach staff, address performance concerns promptly and fairly, and follow through on accountability.
• Use audits, incident reviews, and outcomes to improve infection prevention, documentation, and regulatory readiness.
• Act as a visible, approachable leader for staff, families, and interdisciplinary partners, and resolve concerns professionally.
• Step in for the Director of Nursing when needed and share leadership on-call responsibilities.
• Set clear expectations, recognize strong performance, and maintain standards while supporting the nursing team.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career path to Director of Nursing and nursing leadership positions across the pediatric and skilled nursing network

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager