Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Hidden Lake Health Care Center; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Telemedicine: $0 co-pay

Unlimited Assistance

Mayo Clinic Programs

Job summary

Hidden Lake Health Care Center is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to oversee infection prevention and lead the nursing team. The role emphasizes staff management, policy development, and collaboration to create individualized care plans for residents.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license in the practice state, with DON/ADON experience, and a strong background in infection prevention, rehab, wound care, and regulatory compliance, including HIPAA.

Qualifications

• Unencumbered RN license in the state of practice.
• DON/ADON experience required.
• Infectious disease/infection prevention experience.
• Rehabilitation focus and wound care knowledge; Medicare A & B.
• Willing to work with behavior management residents; MDS/Care Plans.
• Strong regulatory compliance and commitments to TQM.
• Ability to lead, motivate and mentor staff; HIPAA familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing department, including staff management and patient care.
• Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to create individualized care plans.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of nursing staff.
• Ensure adherence to resident rights and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to nursing staff to promote a positive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

RN License

Infection Prevention

Wound Care

Medicare A&B

Behavior Management

MDS/Care Plans

Regulatory Compliance

TQM

Education

RN license (state)

Job description

Hidden Lake Health Care Center -

We are seeking individuals with genuine empathy and patience to help care for our residents’ needs. Applicants must have a caring approach and be willing to care for the needs of patients and the team. Pillars for successful employment are work ethic, integrity, and competence.
We are currently seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). This position will oversee Infection Prevention.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Oversee aspects of the nursing department, including staff management and patient care
• Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to create individualized care plans
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of nursing staff
• Ensure adherence to resident rights and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations
• Provide leadership and guidance to nursing staff to promote a positive work environment

Requirements:

• Strong Leadership and Supervisory Skills
• Unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice with previous DON or ADON experience.
• Experience with Infectious Disease/Infection Prevention
• Rehabilitation Focus, Wound Care Experience, Knowledge of Medicare A & B, Willing To Work With Behavior Management Residents
• Enjoy working with the Elderly, MDS/Care Plans, Willing to work 2 Weeks a Month, Previous CNA/CMT instructor certification and have excellent regulatory compliance record and commitments to TQM (Total Quality Management)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and mentor staff
  Familiarity with healthcare systems and regulations, including HIPAA compliance

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Additional Benefits:

• Telemedicine: $0 co-pay for telemedicine appointments, providing easy access to medical consultations from the comfort of your home.
• Unlimited Assistance: Receive unlimited support for legal, financial, childcare, elder care, and more—designed to support your personal and family well‑being.
• Mayo Clinic Programs: Access exclusive programs from the Mayo Clinic, including resources for workouts, lifestyle, mental health, and diet to promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

These additional benefits are available to you without reducing your take-home pay!