Registered Nurse - Assistant Director of Nursing (81591)
About The Position
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON RN) – Skilled Nursing Leadership Opportunity | RN | Long-Term Care | Survey Readiness Focus Wellsential Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) at Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. This clinical leadership role supports nursing operations, regulatory compliance, staff development, and quality improvement within a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). If you have strong long-term care experience, knowledge of CMS regulations and Texas HHSC survey processes, and a passion for leading nursing teams — we want to connect with you. Who is Wellsential Health? Wellsential Health is a purpose-driven, nonprofit healthcare organization dedicated to making wellness accessible for all Texans. Through skilled nursing, therapy and rehabilitation services, long-term care, and specialized memory care, we help residents live with dignity, comfort, and purpose. As a nonprofit, we reinvest in our people, residents, and communities—not shareholders. With more than 7,000 team members, we offer a supportive workplace focused on leadership development, education, and career advancement—because your goals matter here. You’ll be supported by experienced regional clinical leadership who prioritize survey preparedness, staff development, and operational stability. In this purpose-driven role, you will: The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON RN) plays a vital leadership role within the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), partnering with the Director of Nursing (DON) to ensure clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, staffing stability, and quality resident outcomes. This role is ideal for a strong Nurse Leader ready to advance toward a Director of Nursing (DON) position within a mission-driven, nonprofit organization.
Requirements
- Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas.
- Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Long-Term Care (LTC) setting.
- Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, Texas HHSC survey process, QAPI, MDS, care planning, and regulatory compliance.
- Current CPR certification.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Prior nursing leadership experience (Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, ADON, Nurse Supervisor, or similar role) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director of Nursing (DON) in planning, organizing, and directing daily nursing operations in compliance with CMS regulations, Texas HHSC standards, and facility policies.
- Promote continuity of care by coordinating nursing services with interdisciplinary teams, physicians, residents, and families.
- Support survey readiness efforts and ensure regulatory compliance across all shifts.
- Participate in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, and retention of nursing staff.
- Develop staffing schedules and assignments to maintain appropriate coverage and safe resident-to-staff ratios.
- Monitor clinical performance, documentation accuracy, and care planning processes.
- Support implementation and monitoring of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
- Assist with MDS coordination, reimbursement optimization, and clinical documentation review.
- Ensure compliance with infection control standards, medication management protocols, and best practices in long-term care.
- Review audits, incident reports, and consultant findings; develop and implement corrective action plans as needed.
- Participate in the facility’s on-call rotation and perform additional duties as assigned by the Administrator or Director of Nursing.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and performance-based evaluations
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Supplemental Insurance: Critical Illness, Hospital, Accident, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and more
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance Program
- PayActiv Paycard – get your paycheck up to 2 days faster plus pay advances
- Empower 401(k) retirement plan
- Holiday, Paid Time Off, and Bereavement leave
- Telehealth services – $0 copay
- Shoes for Crews reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Engagement activities
- Storms of Life Fund for financial emergencies
- Working Advantage Discount Marketplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
