Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Riverwood Center
Jacksonville, FL
RN · Executive Nurses & Nurse Administrators · Administrative & Consulting Nurses · Directors of Nursing
Posted Jun 17 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- Nights
- Unit
- Rehab
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Nights
- Weekends
- Weekends required
- Term
- Per Diem
- On the floor
- Precepting expected · On call
- Setting
- Long Term Care
- Accepts
- RN
More role details
- Experience
- 2+ years
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About this role
Are you a passionate nursing leader ready to take the next step in your career? Join our team as an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and help us deliver exceptional care while making a true difference every single day.
As the ADON, you will partner with the Director of Nursing to inspire and guide the nursing team, ensuring high‑quality, compassionate care that supports our mission of transforming everyday expectations into extraordinary outcomes.
What You’ll Do
Support the Director of Nursing in overseeing all nursing operations
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Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accrediting regulations
Serve as a role model, mentor, and leader for nursing staff
Plan, implement, and evaluate clinical services and programs
Collaborate with other departments to support holistic resident care
Participate in committees such as Quality Assurance, Infection Control, Safety, and Leadership
Oversee training and onboarding of new nursing staff
Conduct regular staff meetings to address challenges and celebrate successes
Participate in surveys and accreditation visits
Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives
What We’re Looking For
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Florida
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Health Administration preferred
Proven leadership experience in a healthcare setting
Strong knowledge of OBRA, Joint Commission requirements, and state regulations
Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)
Minimum 2 years of skilled nursing experience in a leadership role
Ability to participate in an on‑call rotation
Ability to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
Ability to motivate, mentor, and engage teams in a fast‑paced environment
Passion for caring for geriatric and sub‑acute populations
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
Daily Pay option available
Competitive pay and great benefits
Excellent opportunities for professional growth
Supportive and engaged work culture
Innovative training programs
A chance to make a meaningful impact every day
Who We Are We provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation services designed around each person’s unique needs. Our dedicated teams promote a better quality of life for those we serve by turning ordinary care into extraordinary outcomes.
Apply today and lead with purpose as our Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON).
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
https://crw.flclearinghouse.com/
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“Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) Minimum 2 years of skilled nursing experience in a leadership role Ability to participate in an on-call rotation Ability to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays” · from this posting
Requirements
- RN
- Sub-acute care experience
- Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
- Employee onboarding
- TJC
- Nursing department supervision
- Nursing
- Skilled nursing facility experience
- Medical documentation
Place
- City
- Jacksonville, FL
- Median rent
- $1,465/mo
- Local household income
- $69,872/yr
- Metro price level
- about the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Jacksonville area index 99.5, where 100 is the national average.
Jacksonville blends coastal living with Southern charm, offering miles of Atlantic beaches, a sprawling riverfront downtown, and a relaxed pace that appeals to nurses seeking sunshine and space without big-city intensity.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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