Assistant Director of Nursing

Jobot; Clarinda (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Team environment

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing for a long-term care facility in Clarinda, Iowa. You will work with the Director of Nursing to oversee daily nursing operations, guide clinical staff, and promote a positive environment for residents and employees.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license with supervisory experience in skilled nursing or rehabilitation, strong clinical judgment, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Active RN license or ability to obtain.
• Previous nursing leadership experience in skilled nursing/long-term care.
• Strong knowledge of clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing with overall management of nursing services and daily clinical operations.
• Provide leadership and support to RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other nursing staff.
• Ensure residents receive high-quality, timely nursing care and monitor care plans.
• Support staffing, scheduling, and appropriate nursing coverage.
• Participate in hiring, orientation, training, and staff development.
• Ensure adherence to facility policies and long-term care regulations.
• Contribute to quality assurance, infection prevention, and resident safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams; communicate with residents and families.

Skills

RN license

Nursing leadership

Healthcare ops

Communication

Organization

Clinical judgment

Staff development

Compassionate care

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing needed for Long Term Care Facility

Salary: $33 - $45 per hour

A bit about us

We are a premier provider of post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care services, dedicated to delivering compassionate, personalized care to every individual we serve. Our interdisciplinary teams work together to create individualized care plans focused on each resident’s health, well-being, and quality of life.

Our services include post-hospital rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, and specialized clinical programs, including neurological and stroke care, post-cardiac care, orthopedic care, pulmonary care, and wound care. With a strong focus on clinical excellence and personal attention, we strive to create a welcoming environment where residents feel supported throughout every stage of their care and recovery.

Why join us

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Job Details

The Assistant Director of Nursing will work closely with the Director of Nursing to oversee day-to-day nursing operations, support clinical staff, maintain regulatory compliance, and promote a positive environment for both residents and employees.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing with the overall management of nursing services and daily clinical operations
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other members of the nursing team
• Help ensure residents receive appropriate, timely, and high-quality nursing care
• Monitor resident care plans, clinical documentation, and changes in condition
• Support staffing, scheduling, and appropriate nursing coverage
• Participate in the hiring, orientation, training, and development of nursing staff
• Promote adherence to facility policies and federal and state long-term care regulations
• Assist with quality assurance, performance improvement, infection prevention, and resident safety initiatives
• Participate in surveys, audits, and regulatory compliance activities
• Collaborate with physicians, providers, therapy, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Communicate effectively with residents and families regarding care needs and concerns
• Assist with investigating and resolving clinical or resident-care issues
• Serve as a clinical resource and provide hands-on leadership when needed
• Assume additional nursing leadership responsibilities in the Director of Nursing's absence

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license or ability to obtain
• Previous nursing experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or a similar setting
• Previous supervisory or nursing leadership experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of clinical standards, resident care, and long-term care regulations
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Ability to effectively support and develop nursing staff
• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.