Assistant Director of Nursing

Lake City Center for Nursing and Healing; Morrow (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Lake City Center for Nursing and Healing is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to lead nursing teams and partner with the DON to drive quality care. A registered nurse license and proven leadership in a skilled nursing environment are required.

The role offers a clear path toward DON roles within Empire Care Centers, with a 5,000 sign-on bonus featured in the listing. Strong mentorship and professional growth opportunities are highlighted throughout the posting.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in skilled nursing or rehab.
• Strong team orientation and communication skills are essential.
• Infection prevention experience is preferred.
• Experience training and educating staff is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate comprehensive nursing care.
• Implement specialized clinical procedures and programs.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and Nurse Managers on departmental goals.
• Ensure compliance with policies and state and federal regulations.
• Deliver safe, efficient and compliant resident care.
• Oversee infection control and quality assurance initiatives.
• Mentor, supervise, and train nursing staff.
• Organize and support in-service education and training programs.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team orientation

Communication skills

Infection prevention

Staff education & training

Education

Active RN license

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Lake City Center For Nursing and Healing

Lake City Center for Nursing and healing is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled nursing leader who is ready to grow, develop, and take the next step in their leadership career.

Why This Role at Empire Care Centers

Empire Care Centers is a strong place to build a long-term leadership career. Many of our ADONs grow into Directors of Nursing (DONs) and go on to lead their own buildings across our organization. With 24 skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, we actively promote from within and support leaders who want to advance.

If you have 3+ years of leadership experience in a skilled nursing or rehab setting—whether as a Unit Manager, Nursing Supervisor, or ADON—we would be happy to speak with you.

About Us

At Lake City Center for Nursing and Healing, our exceptional employee culture and high-quality resident care define us. We prioritize creating a supportive, team-oriented environment where leaders are empowered to grow and make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating comprehensive nursing care
• Implementing specialized clinical procedures and programs
• Collaborating with the Director of Nursing and Nurse Managers on departmental goals
• Ensuring compliance with operational policies and state and federal regulations

Key Duties

• Deliver safe, efficient, and compliant resident care
• Participate in the nursing home survey process
• Oversee infection control and quality assurance initiatives
• Supervise, mentor, and train nursing staff
• Organize and support in-service education and training programs

Requirements

• Active RN license
• 3+ years of leadership experience in a skilled nursing or rehab setting
• Strong team orientation and communication skills
• Infection Prevention experience preferred
• Experience training and educating staff

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• Alternating weekend on-call rotation

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)

About Empire Care Centers

Empire Care Centers is a respected healthcare management group dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care in the skilled nursing industry. We are committed to developing strong leaders, promoting from within, and creating meaningful career paths for our clinical teams.

If you’re ready to grow as a nursing leader and see a clear path toward becoming a DON, we invite you to apply.

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