ADON RN

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & Inclusion

Medical, dental, vision benefits

PTO + volunteer hours

401k with 3% match

Onsite health centers

Well-Being resources & education

Education assistance & courses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Linden Ponds by Erickson Senior Living is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing, RN to help lead our Continuing Care Retirement Community. You will oversee Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, shaping resident care and developing clinical staff while advancing compliance and safety.

The role requires an active RN license, 3+ years in healthcare leadership, EMR experience, and certification in infection prevention within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Current RN license with no restrictions for the state.
• Minimum 3 years of healthcare leadership experience.
• Experience with EMR systems preferred.
• Infection Prevention Certification within 90 days of employment.
• CPR/First Aid training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a clinical staff team to deliver person-centered care.
• Ensure appropriate staffing based on resident acuity.
• Monitor infection control and develop policies.
• Monitor clinical quality areas such as wound care, falls risk, dehydration.
• Participate in PI/RM/S and other committees.
• Review outcomes to meet benchmarking thresholds.
• Collaborate with DON to manage clinical budget.
• Partner with DON to ensure regulatory compliance and survey readiness.

Skills

Healthcare leadership

Wound care

Quality improvement

Infection control

Care planning

Falls risk reduction

EMR experience

CPR/First Aid training

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Location: Linden Ponds by Erickson Senior Living

Linden Ponds, a 5-star CMS-rated community, is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing, RN to help lead our CCRC—a role ideal for a clinical leader who is passionate about person-centered care and developing strong, cohesive teams.

In this role, you will work closely with our Director of Nursing to oversee our Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and Memory Care neighborhoods. You’ll help shape high-quality resident care, support clinical staff development, and advance compliance and safety efforts. Most importantly, you’ll contribute to fostering a supportive and dignified home environment where residents can truly thrive.

What we offer

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• Free access to our on‑site Team member Health and Well-Being Centers, plus Well-Being programs, tools and resources for you and your immediate family members
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

Compensation

Compensation: $120-150k per year, plus eligibility for annual bonus

How you will make an impact

• Leading and mentoring a team of clinical staff members, ensuring Erickson’s Person-Centered Care approach, and creating an exceptional environment for our residents.
• Ensuring appropriate staff is provided based on resident acuity in each level of care.
• Monitoring infection control for staff and residents and developing appropriate policies for infection control monitoring and reporting.
• Monitoring clinical quality areas including wound care, infection control, falls risk reduction, pain management, weight loss, and dehydration.
• Participating in Wound Rounds, Operations Meetings, Utilization Review, and Performance Improvement/Risk Management/Safety (PI/RM/S) Committee.
• Reviewing clinical outcomes to ensure that we stay above the National, State, and Erickson benchmarking thresholds.
• Collaborating with DON to plan, develop and maintain the clinical operational budget for the nursing department.
• Partnering with DON and clinical leaders to ensure regulatory compliance and survey readiness.

What you will need

• Current RN nursing license with no restrictions for the state in which they operate.
• Expertise in wound care, quality improvement, MDS, falls, hydration, infection control, care planning, etc.… a plus.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a healthcare leadership role (Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, etc.).
• Experience with an electronic medical record (EMR) system is preferred.
• Must obtain Infection Prevention Certification within 90 days of employment.
• CPR/First Aide training preferred.

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Linden Ponds is a beautiful 108-acre continuing care retirement community located on the South Shore in Hingham, Massachusetts. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Linden Ponds helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.