Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)!

Are you a compassionate, skilled nursing professional who’s ready to lead with heart, mentor with purpose, and make a difference in residents’ lives every day? Lutheran Living is looking for an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support our nursing team and ensure top-quality care. If you’re ready to combine clinical excellence with leadership and compassion, we want YOU on our team!

At Lutheran Living , we’re committed to making lives better—whether it’s for our residents, their families, or the incredible people who work with us (that’s you!). We believe in the power of hospitality, stewardship, integrity, respect, and humor® , and we bring those values to life every single day.

Be a Nursing Leader:

• Partner with the Director of Nursing to oversee daily operations and care planning.

• Provide professional and clinical supervision for LPNs and CNAs.

• Support nursing staff through training, mentorship, and performance evaluations.

• Serve as acting Director of Nursing in their absence.

Champion Quality & Compliance:

• Lead quality assurance and improvement efforts across the care team.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations.

• Participate in audits, surveys, and ongoing readiness initiatives.

• Promote a culture of safety, professionalism, and resident-focused care.

Inspire & Engage Your Team:

• Build and maintain a positive, team-oriented work environment.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to meet resident needs.

• Provide open, honest communication and feedback that helps team members grow.

• Encourage professional development, training, and continuous learning.

✔ Experience & Credentials:

• Current RN or LPN license in good standing (required)

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Nursing; Master’s degree a plus

• 2+ years in long-term care and supervisory experience strongly preferred

✔ Skills & Strengths:

• Strong leadership, decision-making, and mentoring abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Organized, detail-oriented, and confident managing competing priorities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic medical records (Point Click Care experience preferred)

✔ Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and assist with resident care as needed

• Comfortable with a flexible schedule (weekends, holidays, on-call)

• Able to walk, stand, bend, and lift frequently throughout your shift

• Competitive salary + shift differentials

• Generous PTO & flexible scheduling

• Health, dental & vision insurance for eligible team members

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

• Ongoing leadership training & advancement opportunities

• A mission-driven, supportive team that celebrates YOU

Salary:

LPN: $67,000-$90,000/year

RN: $82,000-$102,000/year

Lutheran Living is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.