ADON - Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) - Pediatrics

Elderwood • Philadelphia, PA

15h • $100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Pediatric Specialty Care in Philadelphia is seeking 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 working to sustain improvements in staff retention and team quality as it prepares for an expansion. The ADON will work in partnership with the Director of Nursing to develop the team, maintain standards and help shape nursing operations. The role is full-time, on days Monday through Friday, with shared on-call responsibilities. Salary is $100,000–$120,000, based on pediatric and leadership experience.

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 required.
• Sound clinical judgment and ability to lead through conflict and change.
• Intermediate or more advanced ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with medically complex children or children who are trach- or ventilator-dependent is strongly preferred.
• PALS or ENPC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily nursing operations, including staffing, clinical decision-making support and consistent, high-quality care.
• 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 ensure accountability.
• Use audits, incident reviews and outcomes to improve infection prevention, documentation and regulatory readiness.
• Be a visible and 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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