Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), RN

WesleyLife•Indianola, IA

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) collaborates with the Director of Nursing (DON) to provide overall nursing leadership within a 54-bed Health Center. The role evaluates the quality of resident care, monitors compliance with applicable laws, supports process improvements, and helps implement best practices. The ADON also supports team member training and supervision, resident evaluations, shift transitions, quality assurance monitoring, and participation in government surveys and inspections.

Requirements

  • Be a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Iowa.
  • Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
  • Have a minimum of 3–5 years of nursing experience.
  • Have knowledge of state and federal regulations, quality assurance, compliance, and clinical practices.

Nice To Haves

  • Nursing experience in a geriatric or long-term care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Director of Nursing on overall nursing leadership within a 54-bed Health Center.
  • Evaluate the quality of resident care and monitor compliance with current laws.
  • Support process improvements and assist in implementing best practices.
  • Orient, train, and supervise team members.
  • Assist in resident evaluations and serve as a liaison during 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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