Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Centers of America; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Life Care Center of Longmont, part of Life Care Centers of America, seeks an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) RN for a 187-bed skilled nursing facility. On-call required; full-time, hourly pay $45–$52, days shift. ASN/BSN and active RN license required; CPR certification mandatory.

Two years of geriatric nursing preferred. Responsibilities include planning, supervising nursing staff, infection control, and supporting the DON. Excellent benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• ASN or BSN from accredited college or university.
• Active RN license in good standing.
• Two (2) years' geriatric nursing experience preferred, post-acute care.
• CPR certification by hire or during orientation and kept current.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and direct Nursing Services to ensure quality patient care.
• Interview, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise nursing staff.
• Oversee care provided by nursing staff and infection control.
• Assume DON duties in DON's absence and provide direct nursing care as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with Life Care policies and procedures.

Skills

RN license

Geriatric nursing

CPR certification

Supervisory / leadership

Education

ASN or BSN

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of Longmont

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Pay Rate Maximum: 52 Pay Rate Minimum: 45 Shift: Days

Life Care Center of Longmont is part of Life Care Centers of America, the largest, privately-owned nursing home company in the United States.. We are seeking a passionate and experienced RN to be the next Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for our 187-bed skilled nursing facility (SNF). Life Care Center of Longmont is proud to have achieved the following accolades:

• US News & World Report's Best Nursing Homes for 2026 for high-performing long-term care and short-term rehab
• "800 Club" membership in 2025, an elite designation of the highest performing businesses on Reputation.com.
• 5-Star CMS Rating for Quality Measures
• 4.8 Google star rating out of 666 Google reviews

On call required; come grown with us!

Position Summary

The RN - Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing (DON) in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Nursing Services department to ensure the highest degree of quality patient care in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• ASN or BSN from accredited college or university
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• Two (2) years' geriatric nursing experience preferred, preferably in post-acute care
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Maintains a liaison with patients, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for patient needs
• Expert knowledge in field of practice
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: nursing care, supervisory responsibilities,, infection control, patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Assist the DON in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating and directing the Nursing Services department
• Interview, select, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise nursing staff
• Assist with overseeing care provided by nursing staff
• Oversee infection control responsibilities
• Assume the duties of the DON in his or her absence
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary
• Perform functions of a staff nurse as required
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Benefits for Full-Time Associates

• medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability coverage