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RN Assistant Director of Nursing / Wound Care

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Hawthorne Healthcare Center

Indianapolis, Indiana

Executive Nurses & Nurse Administrators · Administrative & Consulting Nurses · Directors of Nursing

Posted Aug 10

Unit
Psych

What the listing says

Role

Term
Permanent
Setting
Long Term Care
Accepts
RN
Experience
2+ years

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Job Address

7465 Madison Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46227

Hawthorne Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is currently recruiting for an RN Assistant Director of Nursing to join our team. This ADON position will primarily focus on Wound Care and Infection Prevention. Previous experience with wound care is required.

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Qualifications knowledge/skills & abilities

Must possess a current license as an RN in the State of Indiana. Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or a graduate of an approved RN program. 2-5 years prior RN Nursing Supervisory experience, preferably in a long-term care center.

Wound care experience required. Must maintain current CPR certification. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices, standards of practice and state practice acts and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.

Must have the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must be able to deal tactfully with team members, other staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public. Must possess leadership, teaching and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with team members in all positions.

Must be able to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, etc. that are necessary for providing quality care.

Benefits

As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.

About Us

Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional, person‑centered care as a national leader in post‑acute services for individuals with chronic or complex conditions. Today, our more than 105 skilled nursing and long‑term care facilities serve nearly 13,000 residents at any given time.

To support our centers and ensure long‑term success and continuity of care, CommuniCare has developed integrated lines of business spanning the full continuum of care. These specialized solutions include chronic disease management, memory care, telehealth services, Medicare insurance plans, behavioral health programs, and comprehensive medical services. Together, they enable us to deliver sophisticated, coordinated, and transformative care beyond the walls of our facilities.

Our mission, Serve with Pride, is evident in the quality and consistency residents, families, and community partners have come to expect and trust. With more than 14,000 employees serving communities across Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, and West Virginia, we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents by placing extraordinary service above all else.

We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to enhance quality of life—creating environments where residents feel at home, employees thrive, and families find comfort and confidence in the care we provide.

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Requirements

  • RN
  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
  • CPR Certification
  • Nursing department supervision
  • Nursing
  • Skilled nursing facility
  • Long-term care regulations
  • Clinical program policy development

Place

City
Indianapolis, Indiana
Metro price level
4% below the national average

Indianapolis area index 95.7, where 100 is the national average.

Indianapolis blends Midwestern affordability with big-city amenities, making it a practical choice for nurses seeking value without sacrificing culture. The city centers on Monument Circle, with the Canal Walk offering a scenic downtown commute. Broad Ripple and Fountain Square provide distinct dining and nightlife scenes. A growing healthcare corridor anchored by IU Health and Methodist Hospital supports strong nursing opportunities.

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