Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Empire Care Centers; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Empire Care Centers is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for East Cobb Center for Nursing & Healing. This leadership role is ideal for a skilled nursing professional ready to grow and advance within our organization.

Empire Care Centers promotes from within; ADONs often become Directors of Nursing across our 23 centers, with a focus on developing leaders who drive quality resident care. Strong team orientation and regulatory acumen are valued.

Qualifications

• Active RN license.
• 3+ years of leadership in skilled nursing or rehab.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Infection prevention experience preferred.
• Experience training and educating staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate comprehensive nursing care for residents.
• Implement specialized clinical procedures and programs.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and Nurse Managers on departmental goals.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Oversee infection control and quality assurance initiatives.

Skills

RN license

Nursing leadership

Infection prevention

Staff training

Job description

East Cobb Center for Nursing & 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 23 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 East Cobb Center for Nursing & 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

The ADON performs diverse duties to support quality resident care, including:

• 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.