Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
About The Position
This position offers a $75,000+ starting salary (based on experience), a quality-driven bonus structure and an excellent benefits package. At Country Meadows, nursing leadership is about more than overseeing care—it’s about supporting residents in a homelike environment while guiding and developing the teams who care for them every day. We are seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) who brings strong clinical skills, a hands-on leadership style, and a commitment to both resident well-being and team support. In this role, you will work closely with the Director of Nursing and campus leadership to provide day-to-day clinical oversight, support staff development, and help ensure consistent, high-quality care in a setting where relationships matter and leadership is present.
Requirements
- Current, unencumbered RN or LPN license in the state of employment
- 2–4 years of clinical nursing experience in assisted living, personal care, or long-term care
- Strong knowledge of resident care practices, care planning, and team support
- Experience supervising or guiding care staff, including coaching and training
- Proficiency with electronic health records (e.g., PointClickCare) and basic computer systems
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- CPR certification required
Nice To Haves
- Prior supervisory or leadership experience in a healthcare setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing services as needed to support resident health and safety
- Conduct and review head-to-toe assessments for new and returning residents
- Participate in wellness team meetings and coordinate ongoing resident assessments
- Monitor quality of care delivery and ensure consistency in clinical practices
- Complete and review DHS-required assessments for assigned residents
- Ensure care and support plans are communicated and followed by care teams
- Maintain open communication with residents, families, physicians, and care teams
- Support resident wellness through ongoing evaluation and coordination of care
- Provide hands-on supervision of personal care staff and support nursing team oversight
- Assist in recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training of care staff
- Participate in coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations
- Support staffing coordination in collaboration with the Director of Nursing
- Foster a positive, team-oriented environment focused on collaboration and accountability
- Support compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Assist with infection control practices, tracking, and reporting
- Ensure medication associate training and monitoring meets required standards
- Monitor for safety concerns, including potential abuse or neglect, and respond appropriately
- Maintain accurate documentation and serve as a PointClickCare resource for staff
- Collaborate with dining, life enrichment, therapy, and chaplain services to support resident well-being
- Provide social, emotional, and supportive care to residents and families
- Partner with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident experience and outcomes
Benefits
- Above standard industry pay
- Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield
- Employer-matching 401(k)
- Length of service bonus
- Generous paid time off, including holidays, your birthday, a Personal Day of Meaning, and the opportunity to roll over unused time
- Supplemental life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Optional long- and short-term disability plans
- Direct access to your supervisory team
- Incentivized career paths
- Tuition reimbursement
- On-the-job training
- Continuing education
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Co-worker Foundation (grants for times of need)
- Helping Hand interest-free loans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
