Assistant Director of Nursing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Jobot in Mediapolis, IA is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing for a long-term care facility. You will work with the Director of Nursing to oversee daily nursing operations, support clinical staff, and promote high-quality resident care.

The role requires an active RN license and experience in skilled nursing or rehabilitation, with leadership skills to guide RNs, LPNs, and CNAs while ensuring regulatory compliance and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Active RN license or ability to obtain.
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or rehabilitation.
• Supervisory or nursing leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of clinical standards and regulations.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to develop nursing staff and provide clinical guidance.
• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to resident-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing with management of nursing services and daily operations.
• Provide leadership and support to RNs, LPNs, CNAs and the nursing team.
• Ensure residents receive timely, high-quality nursing care.
• Monitor care plans, documentation, and changes in resident condition.
• Support staffing, scheduling, and appropriate coverage.
• Participate in hiring, orientation, and training of nursing staff.
• Ensure adherence to policies and long-term care regulations.
• Lead quality improvement, infection prevention, and safety initiatives.
• Participate in surveys, audits, and regulatory activities.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team; communicate with residents and families.
• Investigate and resolve clinical or resident-care issues; provide hands-on leadership.
• Cover leadership roles in the Director of Nursing's absence.

Skills

RN license

Nursing experience

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Staff development

Clinical judgment

Compassionate care

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing needed for Long Term Care Facility

Salary: $33 - $45 per hour

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.

Benefits Include

• 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.