Assistant Director of Nursing

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside

Lincoln, Nebraska

Posted Aug 23

Shift and hours: 5 shifts a week
Unit and setting: Skilled Nursing
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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Certification: CPR and First Aid certifications required
Also asks: must have active RN or LPN
Also asks: Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Also asks: In-depth knowledge of nursing care standards and regulatory requirements.
Also asks: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

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Experience: Previous supervisory or management experience preferred.

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ADON (Assistant Director of Nursing)

Job Title : ADON (Assistant Director of Nursing)
Location: Lincoln, NE
Department: Nursing
Reports to: DON
Position Type: FT Monday-Friday with some weekend on call

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) plays a crucial role in overseeing and coordinating nursing services within the facility. The ADON works closely with the Director of Nursing (DON) to ensure the delivery of exceptional patient care, compliance with regulations, and the efficient management of nursing staff and resources.

Responsibilities

Clinical Oversight

o Assist the DON in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing practices and protocols. o Ensure the delivery of high-quality care by monitoring resident health and making necessary adjustments to care plans.

o Conduct regular assessments and audits to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Staff Management

o Supervise and support nursing staff, including Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).

o Assist in the recruitment, training, and evaluation of nursing staff.

o Foster a collaborative and positive work environment through regular team meetings and professional development opportunities.

Resident Care

o Ensure that all resident care is delivered in accordance with their individual care plans. o Address and resolve any resident or family concerns related to nursing care.

o Participate in care conferences and communicate effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

Regulatory Compliance

o Stay updated on changes in healthcare regulations and ensure that the facility adheres to all relevant guidelines and standards.

o Prepare for and participate in regulatory inspections and surveys, addressing any identified issues promptly.

Quality Improvement

o Implement and monitor quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and facility performance.

o Analyze clinical data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Administrative

Duties

o Assist with the development and maintenance of nursing policies and procedures. o Manage nursing documentation and ensure accuracy and completeness.

o Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth operations and effective communication.

Qualifications

Education

must have active RN or LPN

Previous supervisory or management experience preferred.

Certifications

CPR and First Aid certifications required

Skills

Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

In-depth knowledge of nursing care standards and regulatory requirements.

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO Plan

What's around it?

In Lincoln, NE

Lincoln, NEFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent: $1,086/mo
Household income: $71,867/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Lincoln, NE

NeighborhoodsNurses and young professionals often rent in Highlands in northwest Lincoln—newer apartment communities, 1-bedrooms averaging $1,228 versus about $1,090 citywide, I-80 access, parks and golf, and a suburban pace, though a walk score of 20 means a car is required—or in cheaper Woods Park (1-beds around $923 with downtown views), Near South, Hawley, and Downtown Lincoln. Family and longer-term buyers look at 40th & A in Southeast Lincoln (tree-lined streets, nearly 4,000 residents, Lincoln Children's Zoo and Antelope Park minutes away), Bishop Park (Livability 93, large lots, old-growth trees, Bishop Heights Park), Capitol Beach on a private saltwater lake about 10 minutes from downtown with slightly below-average prices, and College View around Union College. Reddit and Facebook also point to Colonial Hills, Taylor Meadows, Cripple Creek, Eastridge, East and South Lincoln, and streets near Hill Elementary.

Nurses and young professionals often rent in Highlands in northwest Lincoln—newer apartment communities, 1-bedrooms averaging $1,228 versus about $1,090 citywide, I-80 access, parks and golf, and a suburban pace, though a walk score of 20 means a car is required—or in cheaper Woods Park (1-beds around $923 with downtown views), Near South, Hawley, and Downtown Lincoln. Family and longer-term buyers look at 40th & A in Southeast Lincoln (tree-lined streets, nearly 4,000 residents, Lincoln Children's Zoo and Antelope Park minutes away), Bishop Park (Livability 93, large lots, old-growth trees, Bishop Heights Park), Capitol Beach on a private saltwater lake about 10 minutes from downtown with slightly below-average prices, and College View around Union College.

Reddit and Facebook also point to Colonial Hills, Taylor Meadows, Cripple Creek, Eastridge, East and South Lincoln, and streets near Hill Elementary.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: npdodge.com Source 3: apartments.com Source 4: reddit.com

Getting aroundThe typical Lincoln commute is about 16.07 minutes, and drivability is a selling point—Highlands scores 100 for drivability with easy I-80 access—while citywide Walk Score is 44, Bike Score 59, and Transit Score 24. Public transit is described as limited (Highlands transit score 30), so sources treat a personal vehicle as a necessity rather than optional, especially from northwest suburbs. Named hospital routes, parking garages, and bus lines to specific medical campuses are not covered here, though healthcare is repeatedly named as a core employment pillar alongside government and UNL, and most listed neighborhoods sit a short drive from downtown.

The typical Lincoln commute is about 16.07 minutes, and drivability is a selling point—Highlands scores 100 for drivability with easy I-80 access—while citywide Walk Score is 44, Bike Score 59, and Transit Score 24. Public transit is described as limited (Highlands transit score 30), so sources treat a personal vehicle as a necessity rather than optional, especially from northwest suburbs. Named hospital routes, parking garages, and bus lines to specific medical campuses are not covered here, though healthcare is repeatedly named as a core employment pillar alongside government and UNL, and most listed neighborhoods sit a short drive from downtown.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: rent.com

OutdoorsPioneers Park Nature Center at 3201 S Coddington Ave. offers trails, gardens, and wildlife exhibits with bison, owls, and turtles, plus Pinewood Bowl Amphitheatre for summer concerts. Locals also send people to Holmes Lake, Pawnee Lake, Sunken Gardens, Antelope Park and its playground beside the Lincoln Children's Zoo, and 7-acre Bishop Heights Park with a trail linking to other parks. Capitol Beach Lake is a 100-plus-year-old private saltwater lake ringed by saline wetlands about 10 minutes northwest of downtown, and bike trails such as those at Union Plaza plus golf near Highlands fill out the outdoor map.

Pioneers Park Nature Center at 3201 S Coddington Ave. offers trails, gardens, and wildlife exhibits with bison, owls, and turtles, plus Pinewood Bowl Amphitheatre for summer concerts. Locals also send people to Holmes Lake, Pawnee Lake, Sunken Gardens, Antelope Park and its playground beside the Lincoln Children's Zoo, and 7-acre Bishop Heights Park with a trail linking to other parks.

Capitol Beach Lake is a 100-plus-year-old private saltwater lake ringed by saline wetlands about 10 minutes northwest of downtown, and bike trails such as those at Union Plaza plus golf near Highlands fill out the outdoor map.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: npdodge.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: visitnebraska.com Source 4: lincoln.org

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Living in Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska's capital and UNL's home, is an affordable Star City of about 300,000 where healthcare, government, and the university anchor work and a typical commute is about 16 minutes. Housing sits well below national prices—median homes from the mid-$270ks to around $310k, 1-bedrooms often near $1,100—with neighborhoods like Highlands, 40th & A by the Children's Zoo and Antelope Park, Bishop Park, South Lincoln, and lake-side Capitol Beach. Off-shift life is Haymarket food at Lazlo's, JTK, The Oven, and Hiro 88, coffee at The Mill, free art at the Sheldon, the Capitol dome, Pioneers Park bison, Holmes Lake, Jazz in June, and Cornhusker Saturdays. You will need a car (transit scores in the 20s), winters bring wind, ice, and heating that can hit $300-400 a month, nightlife is modest, and it can feel small-town; violent crime stays relatively low even as property crime is discussed. For a nurse who wants community, schools, and parks more than anonymity or late nights, Lincoln is a genuine fit.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: npdodge.com Source 4: lincolnbymouth.com Source 5: visitnebraska.com Source 6: lincoln.org Source 7: youtube.com Source 8: rent.com Source 9: pods.com

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Responsibilities

Clinical Oversight

Staff Management

Resident Care

Regulatory Compliance

Quality Improvement

Duties

Qualifications

Education

Certifications

Skills

Benefits

What's around it?

Lincoln, NEiFrom Census ACS 2024.

Life in Lincoln, NE

Moving for this role?

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Life in Lincoln, NE

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Lincoln, NEFrom Census ACS 2024.