Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Acts Retirement-Life Communities
Chestertown, Maryland
You'll build and run orientation, in-service and clinical training for all nursing staff.
Posted Sep 10 · Applications close Sep 10, 2027
- Unit and setting
- skilled nursing neighborhood · Skilled Nursing Acts is currently seeking qualified candidates for the role of Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in our skilled nursing neighborhood.
- License
- RN license Current State Registered Nurse (RN) licenseCurrent state RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current state RN license Current State Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Experience
- 5 years of clinical experience Minimum of five years’ clinical experience; preferably in a long-term care setting
- Also asks
- experience with in-service education Experience with in-service education
- Also asks
- knowledge of nursing care principles and federal and state long-term care regulations Knowledge of principles of nursing care, and Federal and State regulations governing long-term care facilities
Preferred
- Experience
- long-term care experience
- Also asks
- clinical supervisory experience Clinical supervisory experience is preferred
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Maryland staff rolesMaryland staff postings that state pay run $64k/yr to $127k/yr, the middle half $84k/yr to $109k/yr, across 994 postings.
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Pay reviews
- Starting pay depends on skills and experience Starting rate will vary based on skills and experience.
Benefits
- BenefitsNext-day pay through PayActivNext day pay: Work today, get paid tomorrow with our PayActiv benefit!
- BenefitsTuition reimbursementtuition reimbursement
- BenefitsCommuter benefitscommuter benefits
- BenefitsHealth benefits: medical, prescription, dental and visionhealth benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision)
- BenefitsFlexible spending accountsflexible spending accounts
- BenefitsLife insurancelife insurance
More benefits (8)
- BenefitsDisability programsdisability programs
- Benefits401(k) with 4% company match after one year of employment401(k) plan (with 4% company match after one year of employment)
- BenefitsPaid time off and holidayspaid time off and holidays
- Health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision)
- 401(k) plan with 4% company match after one year of employment
- Scholarship awards
- Professional development programs
- PayActiv next-day pay
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- infection control program and infection prevention Oversees the infection control program as a designated infection preventionist to comply with Federal and State regulations
- Day to day
- new hire orientation programs developing, implementing, and evaluating new hire orientation programs
- Day to day
- in-service and clinical education programs educational in-service/clinical programs
- Day to day
- training for all nursing staff training for all nursing personnel
- Day to day
- management and administrative support to the DON Assists the Director of Nursing (DON) with management and administrative functions.
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Overview Join our team and grow with us both professionally and personally! Next day pay: Work today, get paid tomorrow with our PayActiv benefit! We strongly believe in providing our team members with great benefits, such as tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, scholarship awards, professional development programs, university partnerships, referral and discount programs, appreciation events, wellness initiatives, and much more!
Acts is currently seeking qualified candidates for the role of Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in our skilled nursing neighborhood. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating new hire orientation programs, educational in-service/clinical programs, and training for all nursing personnel. Oversees the infection control program as a designated infection preventionist to comply with Federal and State regulations, and to provide training to nursing staff.
Assists the Director of Nursing (DON) with management and administrative functions. Requirements The ideal candidate will meet the following
requirements
Current State Registered Nurse (RN) license Minimum of five years’ clinical experience; preferably in a long-term care setting Experience with in-service education Clinical supervisory experience is preferred Knowledge of principles of nursing care, and Federal and State regulations governing long-term care facilities Team members are eligible for a generous benefit package including health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability programs, 401(k) plan (with 4% company match after one year of employment), paid time off and holidays, and much more! Eligibility may vary based on status. For more information or to apply, visit us at www.acts-jobs.org and join our Talent Network to receive e-mail alerts with new job opportunities that match your interests!
Acts Retirement-Life Communities is one of the largest not-for-profit owners, operators, and developers of resort-style continuing care senior living communities, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. The Acts family proudly consists of 28 communities in 9 states, and over 8,500 team members. Acts provides residents with a lifestyle that includes on-campus conveniences, services, and amenities such as casual and fine dining venues, beauty salons, fitness centers, security, healthcare, activity programs, and much more.
Our team members are inspired by a culture of Loving-Kindness, and we are fully committed to appreciating the array of backgrounds and talents demonstrated by our team members. Acts is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Acts is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our hiring process. #ActsLifeMD Pay Range $90,177.00 - $124,673.00 / year. Starting rate will vary based on skills and experience.
What's around it?
Chestertown, MD
Living costs about 5% above the US average