Assistant Director of Nursing | PACE Program
About The Position
Supports the Director of Nursing by helping oversee daily nursing operations and ensuring high-quality, compliant care for PACE participants. This role helps supervise and guide nursing staff, coordinates workflows, and supports staffing and performance management. The ADON also works closely with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure nursing care is well integrated into each participant’s individualized care plan. Additionally, the role helps maintain regulatory compliance, supports quality improvement efforts, and assists with clinical policies and administrative responsibilities, all with the goal of helping older adults remain safe, healthy, and independent in their homes.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program (ADN required; BSN may be accepted depending on organization)
- Several years of clinical nursing experience, typically with older adults or complex medical populations
- Prior nursing leadership or supervisory experience (such as charge nurse or team lead)
- Knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations and standards of care
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher degree
- Experience in PACE programs, long-term care, home health, hospice, or community-based care
- Demonstrated management experience, including staff supervision and performance evaluation
- Experience with quality improvement, compliance, or regulatory readiness activities
- Leadership or gerontology-related certifications
- Familiarity with interdisciplinary team-based care models
Benefits
- Health insurance options for employees and dependents
- Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), with employer contributions
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal and Taking Care of You Days
- Holiday pay (six holidays per year)
- 403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan, match provided
- Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000
- On-site education center to provide professional development and CEU credits
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents
- Paid monthly volunteer time at non-profit organizations
- Uniform Allowance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
