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

Life Care Centers of America; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

401(k)

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Life Care Center of Longmont is seeking an experienced RN to join as Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for our 187-bed skilled nursing facility. The role supports the DON in planning, organizing, and directing Nursing Services to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications include an ASN or BSN, active RN license in good standing, and 2 years of geriatric nursing experience. CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the DON in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating and directing the Nursing Services department.
• Interview, select, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise nursing staff.
• Oversee 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.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Geriatric nursing

Education

ASN

BSN

Job description

On Call Rotation Required

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 Rotation Required

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
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• 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
• 401(k)
• paid vacation, sick days and holidays

An Equal Opportunity Employer