ADON Assistant Director of Nursing

Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into a high-impact clinical leadership role where your decisions directly shape the quality of care residents receive every day
• Earn a $5,000 retention bonus on top of a competitive base salary — this organization puts its money where its values are
• Join a nationally recognized "World's Best Workplace" for 2024-2025, an honor earned through genuine, positive employee feedback
• Work for a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization where the focus is always people first — residents, families, and team members alike
• Lead, mentor, and develop a nursing team in an environment that truly invests in professional growth and clinical excellence
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive community that celebrates different backgrounds and believes that unity comes from honoring individuality
• Comprehensive benefits including health coverage, health savings accounts, retirement with match, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, and paid time off

Location: This is a full-time, on-site role located in Centennial, CO, in the heart of the south Denver metro area with convenient access from surrounding communities.

Note: This role requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in Colorado. Candidates without a current RN license will not be considered. Long Term Care or Skilled Nursing Facility experience is strongly preferred.

About Us

We are a well-established, not-for-profit senior living organization that has been serving the south Denver metropolitan area for decades. We offer a full continuum of care across multiple communities, and everything we do is grounded in one priority: exceptional care for older adults. We are a team of innovators, mentors, and caregivers who believe that great outcomes for residents start with a workplace where team members feel valued, supported, and empowered. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Serve as a key clinical leader alongside the Director of Nursing, helping to set and uphold standards of care across the nursing department
• Champion resident assessments, drive timely clinical interventions, and ensure care planning reflects each resident's individual needs and preferences
• Build, energize, and mentor a high-performing nursing team through hands-on coaching, education, and genuine day-to-day support
• Monitor quality indicators and care delivery data, identify trends, and take proactive action to keep operations safe, smooth, and survey-ready
• Partner with the DON on infection control, safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance including PPS, MDS, OBRA, and OSHA standards
• Roll up your sleeves on admissions, staffing, hiring, and performance management — this is a hands-on leadership role, not a desk job
• Coordinate and facilitate staff education programs that keep the nursing team sharp, compliant, and growing professionally
• Champion person-centered care philosophies including the Eden Alternative to create a vibrant, resident-driven community
• Support additional nursing and operational initiatives that advance resident care and overall community goals

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in Colorado (required)
• 1+ years of clinical experience as an LPN or RN in a Long Term Care or Skilled Nursing setting strongly preferred
• 1+ years of supervisory or charge nurse experience with direct report responsibilities
• 1+ years of experience in staff education, training, or adult learner development
• Working knowledge of PPS, MDS, OBRA, and OSHA regulatory requirements preferred
• BSN preferred but not required
• Administrative or ADON experience a plus
• Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with relevant healthcare technology and electronic health records
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally; comfortable sitting, standing, bending, and managing frequent interruptions throughout the day

Why You Will Love Working Here

This role puts you at the center of something that matters. You will have the authority to lead, the support of a collaborative care team, and the satisfaction of watching your mentorship translate directly into better outcomes for residents and staff. This organization does not just talk about culture — it has earned national recognition for it. Whether you are looking to grow into a DON role, deepen your clinical leadership skills, or simply land somewhere that respects your time and talent, this is a team worth joining.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance