Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
About The Position
Country Meadows/Ecumenical is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to provide day-to-day clinical oversight, support staff development, and help ensure consistent, high-quality resident care in a homelike setting. The role works closely with the Director of Nursing and campus leadership and combines clinical support with hands-on leadership of care teams. The position is also referred to as Associate Nurse Manager or Assistant Nurse Supervisor. This is a full-time dayshift position with a rotating schedule that includes every sixth weekend and holiday, one 12 p.m.–8 p.m. shift per month, and flexibility to meet on-call campus needs. The starting salary is $81,120 or more, based on experience, with a quality-driven bonus structure and benefits.
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, such as 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 consistency in clinical practices.
- Complete and review DHS-required assessments for assigned residents.
- Ensure care and support plans are communicated to 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 with 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, collaborative, and accountable team environment.
- Support compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with infection control practices, tracking, and reporting.
- Ensure medication associate training and monitoring meet required standards.
- Monitor 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 and comprehensive benefits, including Highmark Blue Shield and employer-matching 401(k).
- Quality-driven bonus structure.
- Length-of-service bonus.
- Generous paid time off, including holidays, birthday, and a Personal Day of Meaning, with the opportunity to roll over unused time.
- Supplemental life insurance.
- Company-paid short-term disability and optional long- and short-term disability plans.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- On-the-job training and continuing education.
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families.
- Co-worker Foundation grants for times of need.
- Interest-free Helping Hand loans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
