Assistant Director of Nursing - ADON

Creative Solutions in Healthcare, Inc.; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Cancer coverage

Critical Illness

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Job summary

Creative Solutions in Healthcare, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to lead quality resident care, staff development, and regulatory compliance. This role demands dependable leadership and strong clinical judgment in a fast-paced setting.

The ADON will oversee care planning, MDS coordination, infection control, staffing, and documentation, partnering with physicians and teams to maintain high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed nurse in good standing with the State Board.
• Experience in leadership/management roles in nursing.
• Background in geriatric or long‑term care nursing is preferred.
• Restorative care philosophy with strong assessment and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of nursing home regulations and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Support staffing needs and step in to assist floor staffing when needed.
• Oversee resident care, contributing to MDS, care planning, performance improvement and infection control programs.
• Hire, train, evaluate, assign, and delegate nursing duties based on census and budget needs.
• Review and maintain up-to-date and accurate resident records.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing teams to design individualized care plans.
• Ensure timely access to equipment, supplies, and other care resources.
• Conduct assessments and implement infection control measures.

Skills

Leadership experience

Geriatric care

Nursing license

Regulatory compliance

Assessment skills

Education

RN license

Job description

Join Our Team as an Assistant Director of Nursing

Support Nursing Excellence and Resident Care

We’re seeking a dedicated and reliable Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our team! This leadership role plays a vital part in ensuring quality resident care, staff support, and regulatory compliance. Success in this position requires dependability, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to multitask and collaborate in a dynamic environment.

Your Impact as an Assistant Director of Nursing

In This Role, You Will

• Support Staffing Needs: Step in to assist floor staffing when needed
• Oversee Resident Care: Contribute to MDS, care planning, Performance Improvement, and Infection Control programs
• Manage Nursing Staff: Hire, train, evaluate, assign, and delegate nursing duties based on census and budget needs
• Ensure Accurate Documentation: Review and maintain up-to-date and accurate resident records
• Develop Care Plans: Collaborate with physicians, nursing teams, and consultants to design individualized care plans
• Support Staff Resources: Ensure timely access to equipment, supplies, and other care resources
• Uphold Infection Control: Conduct assessments and implement effective infection control measures

What Makes You a Great Fit

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Is a licensed nurse in good standing with the State Board of Nursing
• Has strong technical skills and proven leadership/management experience
• Brings a background in geriatric or long-term care nursing
• Embraces a restorative care philosophy with strong assessment and communication skills
• Has working knowledge of nursing home regulations and compliance standards

Benefits (Full-Time)

• Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Extra Protection: AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, and more
• Life Insurance: Whole and Term Policies
• Professional Growth: Tuition Reimbursement for continued education
• Time to Recharge: Paid Time Off
• Retirement Planning: Immediate 401(k) eligibility
• Unwavering Support: Exceptional corporate resources

Equal Opportunity Employer

Creative Solutions in Healthcare is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.