Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), RN
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), a registered nurse, collaborates with the Director of Nursing to provide overall nursing leadership within a 54-bed Health Center. The role evaluates the quality of resident care, monitors compliance with current laws, supports process improvements, and assists with implementing best practices. The ADON also helps orient, train, and supervise team members; assists with resident evaluations; and serves as a liaison during team member shift transitions. Working with the Director of Nursing and other leadership team members, the ADON participates in quality assurance performance monitoring and surveys and inspections conducted by government agencies. Applicants must hold an active Registered Nurse license in Iowa and have graduated from an accredited School of Nursing. The position requires 3–5 years of nursing experience, preferably in geriatric or long-term care, and knowledge of state and federal regulations, quality assurance, compliance, and clinical practices. Pre-hire screening includes a health assessment and a four-panel drug screen.
Requirements
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Iowa.
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Minimum 3–5 years of nursing experience, preferably in a geriatric or long-term care setting.
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations, quality assurance, compliance, and clinical practices.
- Complete a pre-hire health assessment and four-panel drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- Nursing experience in a geriatric or long-term care setting.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Director of Nursing to provide overall nursing leadership within the 54-bed Health Center.
- Evaluate the quality of resident care.
- Monitor compliance with current laws.
- Support process improvements and assist with implementing best practices.
- Orient, train, and supervise team members.
- Assist with resident evaluations.
- Serve as a liaison for team member shift transitions.
- Work with the Director of Nursing and other leadership team members on quality assurance performance monitoring.
- Participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including health care, vision, dental, and 401(k).
- Free wellness center memberships and cash incentives for healthy habits.
- Voluntary life, accident, and critical illness coverage.
- Scholarship assistance, educational discounts, and tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
