Skip to content
All jobs

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

You'll build and run orientation, in-services and training for all nursing staff.

Posted Oct 6 · Applications close Oct 6, 2027

Unit and setting
Skilled nursing neighborhood · Skilled Nursing 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 clinical experience Minimum of five years’ clinical experience; preferably in a long-term care setting
Experience
In-service education experience Experience with in-service education
Experience
Long-term care experience Long-term Care experience
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
Also asks
Florida Care Provider background screening This position requires compliance with Florida's Care Provider Background Screening process.

Preferred

Experience
Long-term care setting preferred for clinical experience
Also asks
Clinical supervisory experience Clinical supervisory experience is preferred

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Pensacola staff RN payPensacola staff RN postings that state pay run $66k/yr to $81k/yr, the middle half $71k/yr to $79k/yr, across 57 postings.
Tuition assistance
Offered
Eligibility
Next-day pay through PayActiv Next day pay: Work today, get paid tomorrow with our PayActiv benefit!
Pay reviews
Starting rate varies with skills and experience Starting rate will vary based on skills and experience.

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, prescription, dental and vision health benefitsTeam members are eligible for a generous benefit package including health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision)
  • BenefitsFlexible spending accounts
  • BenefitsLife insurance and disability programs
  • Benefits401(k) with 4% company match after one year401(k) plan (with 4% company match after one year of employment)
  • BenefitsPaid time off and holidayspaid time off and holidays
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursement and commuter benefits
More benefits (11)
  • Health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision)
  • Life insurance
  • Disability programs
  • 401(k) plan with 4% company match after one year of employment
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits
  • Scholarship awards
  • Professional development programs
  • University partnerships
  • Referral and discount programs
  • PayActiv next-day pay

The role and schedule

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
Infection control program as designated infection preventionist Oversees the infection control program as a designated infection preventionist

The workplace

Acts Retirement-Life Communities
Hiring organization
Hiring contact
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! 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!

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?
Build questions for this role

Original listing

Posted on Acts Retirement-Life Communities’ careers page.

Read full text

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 Long-term Care experience 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. This position requires compliance with Florida's Care Provider Background Screening process. Please see the Clearinghouse screening information here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com #ActsLife Pay Range $90,177.00 - $107,425.00 / year.

Starting rate will vary based on skills and experience.

What's around it?

In Pensacola, FL

Pensacola, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 2% below the US average

Median rent
$1,322/mo
Household income
$74,212/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Pensacola, FL

Nurses on this role

Help improve this pageShare what it’s like, leave a heads-up, or fix a detail.
What would you like to do?
Add ratings or a short headline

A person reviews every submission before anything changes.