ADON Assistant Director Nursing LPN or RN

Sterling Healthcare Management; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

PTO

Telehealth

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay Available

Positive work environment

Job summary

Sterling Healthcare Management's Riverwalk Communities in Evansville, IN is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing to support clinical operations and lead our nursing team. You will collaborate with the Director of Nursing to ensure care standards, regulatory compliance, and staff development across shifts.

If you are a clinical leader ready to step into a bigger role in a community-focused organization, we want to meet you.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in long-term care or SNF preferred.
• Prior charge nurse or nursing leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the DON in overseeing daily nursing operations across all shifts.
• Conduct clinical rounds and ensure consistent care standards facility-wide.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and competency evaluations.
• Supervise RNs, LPNs, QMAs, and CNAs on assigned shifts.
• Monitor incidents and implement corrective action.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff development

Clinical rounds

Education

Nursing license (RN)

Job description

New Ownership!!!

Riverwalk Communities has been acquired by Sterling Healthcare Management. You will see several positive changes coming to the community.

Sterling Healthcare Management believes in treating our team members like family. We have already made some very positive changes here at Riverwalk Communities and are committed giving our resident's and team members the most positive experience possible.

We have multiple shifts and positions available with Full time/Part time/Casual positions included.

New Ownership!!!

Riverwalk Communities has been acquired by Sterling Healthcare Management. You will see several positive changes coming to the community.

Sterling Healthcare Management believes in treating our team members like family. We have already made some very positive changes here at Riverwalk Communities and are committed giving our resident's and team members the most positive experience possible.

We have multiple shifts and positions available with Full time/Part time/Casual positions included.

About This Role

We are looking for a strong, experienced, and hands-on Assistant Director of Nursing to support clinical operations and help lead our nursing team. You will work side by side with the Director of Nursing to ensure consistent care standards, regulatory compliance, and staff development across all shifts. If you are a clinical leader who is ready to step into a bigger role — or an experienced ADON looking for a team that values your expertise — we want to meet you.

What We Offer

Benefits for Full-Time Staff Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance.
• 401(K) with company match
• PTO
• Virtual Doctor Visits - Telehealth
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• KISx Card (surgery and imaging program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay Available
• Fun, Creative, and Mission-driven work environment
• Supportive leadership that values your ideas

What You'll Do

• Support the DON in overseeing daily nursing operations across all shifts
• Conduct clinical rounds and ensure consistent care standards facility-wide
• Assist with nursing staff recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and competency evaluations
• Supervise and mentor RNs, LPNs, QMAs, and CNAs on assigned shifts
• Monitor and investigate incidents, falls, and adverse events and implement corrective action
• Assist with MDS completion, care planning, and PDPM accuracy in collaboration with the MDS Coordinator
• Support infection prevention and control program activities
• Lead or assist with staff in-service education and skills training
• Assist in preparation for state surveys and respond to clinical findings
• Serve as DON in the absence of the Director of Nursing
• Participate in QAPI, department head meetings, and clinical leadership initiatives
• Ensure nursing documentation is accurate, complete, and timely

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted nuring license in the state of practice required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience — long-term care or SNF experience strongly preferred
• Prior charge nurse or nursing leadership experience required
• Working knowledge of CMS regulations, state survey process, and clinical quality metrics
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and staff development skills
• Current BLS/CPR certification required
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to respond to after-hours and on-call needs as required

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.