Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Villas at the Cedars; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Next-day pay

Free medical insurance

Loan reimbursement

Scholarships

Paid time off

401(k) match

Referral bonuses

Career growth

Job summary

Monarch Healthcare Management is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in Minnesota. The ADON supports the Director of Nursing, directing licensed and non-licensed staff to ensure high-quality resident care and acts as DON in their absence.

Oversees infection control, staff health, and safety programs. The role coordinates orientation, training, competency evaluations, and in-house education, promoting staff knowledge and skill development while ensuring compliance with regulations and

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in Minnesota with safety and infection control knowledge.
• Ability to teach staff and manage multiple tasks with flexibility.
• Experience in healthcare or skilled nursing preferred; remain composed under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal English communication; works with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Direct licensed and non-licensed staff to ensure high-quality resident care.
• Act as DON in absence; oversee infection control, worker health, and safety programs.
• Coordinate orientation, hands-on training, and competency evaluations.
• Support policy development and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

RN licensure

Safety & infection control

Staff training

Communication

Education

RN degree or Diploma

Job description

Monarch Healthcare Management Benefits Include:

• UKG Wallet - get paid the next day!

• Free Single Medical Insurance

• Loan reimbursement.

• Scholarship Opportunities

• Paid Time Off – Vacation Time

• 401 (k) with annual contribution match

• Referral bonuses

• Career path to other positions within our growing company!

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Position Summary:

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) supports the Director of Nursing by helping direct licensed and non-licensed staff to ensure high-quality resident care, and serves as the acting DON in their absence. This role oversees occupational health and staff development functions, including infection control, employee injury management, worker health programs, and resident and employee safety. The ADON conducts surveillance, maintains records, evaluates incident reports, and provides data and recommendations to the Safety, Infection Control, and Quality Assessment/Assurance Committees. Additionally, the ADON coordinates orientation, hands-on training, competency evaluations, preceptorships, and in-house education, promoting staff knowledge and skill development. Responsibilities also include supporting safety programs, participating in policy development, assisting with resident and family engagement, and providing nursing care when needed. The ADON upholds confidentiality standards, fosters a positive and inclusive workplace, ensures compliance with MDH regulations and the Residents’ Bill of Rights, and actively participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Licensure and Knowledge
  Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in Minnesota with knowledge and interest in safety, infection prevention, disaster preparedness, and teaching staff.

• Skills and Flexibility
  Must have basic computer skills (or willingness to learn), flexibility in working hours, ability to work independently, and perform essential job functions with or without accommodation.

• Experience and Resilience
  Preferred experience in healthcare or skilled nursing; ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to feedback, and maintain composure under pressure.

• Interpersonal and Communication Abilities
  Strong emotional intelligence, personability to build trust, active listening skills, clear verbal and written English communication, and comfort working with diverse populations in a fast-paced environment.

About Monarch:

Monarch Healthcare Management is a mission-driven company that is changing the way short-term rehabilitation and long-term care are delivered. Our employees embody our motto, Where CARE and CUSTOMER SERVICE Come Together, by always putting the needs of residents and families first across Monarch's network of 60+ skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in Minnesota.

Partnering with higher research institutes and international tech companies, Monarch has been nationally recognized for its innovation in the care of our residents, making a meaningful impact on their quality of life and interactions.

We value our employees and work hard to attract and retain the best talent by offering a positive and supportive work environment along with competitive pay, fun perks, career development opportunities, and great benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.