Assistant Director of Nursing (Pediatrics)

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON RN)

Lead with Purpose. Inspire Excellence. Make an Impact.

At Pediatric Specialty Care, leadership is more than overseeing operations it's about creating an environment where residents receive exceptional care, nurses feel supported, and teams thrive together.

We are seeking a compassionate, driven, and experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON RN) to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse leader who is passionate about mentorship, clinical excellence, team development, and delivering high-quality resident outcomes in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.

As ADON, you will work closely alongside our Director of Nursing and Administrator to support nursing operations, strengthen staff engagement and retention, develop and implement meaningful education initiatives for both staff and families, ensure regulatory excellence, and help lead a culture rooted in compassion, accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Why Join Pediatric Specialty Care?

A Reputation You Can Be Proud Of

Join a respected leader in long-term care and rehabilitation known for compassionate care, strong clinical standards, and commitment to resident dignity and quality of life.

Supportive & Collaborative Leadership

Work alongside experienced leaders who believe in mentorship, open communication, teamwork, and investing in the success of their staff.

Growth & Advancement Opportunities

Access ongoing leadership development, training resources, and opportunities for career growth within the Elderwood network.

A Culture That Values People

We understand that strong leadership creates strong teams. At Elderwood, we foster a supportive environment where your voice matters, your leadership is valued, and your contributions make a real difference every day.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO & Holiday Pay
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Tuition Assistance & Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Leadership Support & Mentorship Opportunities

Responsibilities

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON - RN):

• Clinical leader supporting the Director of Nursing daily oversight of clinical care
• Monitor staff clinical skills and hold staff accountable to given rules & regulations of the facility
• Communicate consistently with Director of Nursing to discuss current issues, recommendations for improvement and updates on ongoing issues
• Assist Director of Nursing with regular staff meetings
• Supervise/ assess staff competencies and give real time feedback to employees
• Provide staff education, facilitate continuing education and yearly educational requirements
• Execute and analyze nursing audits and make recommendations for improvement
• Verify that staff are following individual plans of care and ISP's for each resident
• Complete risk assessments and investigate any unusual occurrences or clinical incidents
• Prepare schedules for the facility
• Work in collaboration with HR in the recruitment of new staff
• Monitor new employee (s) education throughout their 90 day evaluation period
• Address any complaints made by family members or members of the care team
• Responsible for notification to DHS if child abuse suspected in accordance with Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) policies when Director of Nursing not available
• Remain knowledgeable of PA code chapters 3800 and 6400 regulating group homes and residential facilities

Qualifications

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON - RN):

• Registered nurse (RN) with a valid PA nursing license, BSN required
• Proven work experience as a nursing leader and educator
• Minimum of three years' nursing experience, pediatrics preferred
• BLS required, PALS or ENPC preferred
• Experience with performance improvement, infection control and regulatory processes
• Knowledge of chronic or acutely ill pediatric patient population and their cognitive and developmental needs
• Team management skills
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
• Well-developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Recognized as a mature leader with the ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, families, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors. To ensure a safe, collaborative, and supportive environment, the employee must possess the ability to effectively read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or higher level in order to communicate clearly, provide quality care and education, and maintain effective professional interactions with residents, families, staff, and leadership.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.