Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON RN)

Steel Health & Rehab Center; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Demand Pay

Weekly Pay

DON leadership development

Tuition Assistance

Generous PTO

401K

Life Insurance (FT)

Employee Assistance Program

Discount programs

Wellness programs

Employee recognition

Job summary

Steel Health & Rehab Center is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to help steer the nursing service, ensure regulatory compliance, and support residents with compassionate, high-quality care.

The role focuses on supervising day-to-day activities, coordinating with the Director of Nursing, Administrator, and Medical Director, and maintaining standards across health, safety, and infection control policies.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered RN license in the state of practice.
• Minimum two (2) years of supervisory experience in healthcare facility.
• Must possess basic computer skills and be able to navigate electronic health record software.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing and directing daily nursing operations.
• Collaborate with Administrator and Medical Director to ensure high-quality resident care.
• Follow health, sanitary and infection control policies and facility procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Education

RN license (state)

LPN license (if allowed)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Computer skills

Job description

Join a team where compassion meets excellence - we're dedicated to delivering heartfelt care and making a meaningful difference in every patient's life!

We’ve been recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces for 2026! As an employee recently said, “I feel I have a lot of support. I feel like part of the team.”

Advantages:

• On Demand Pay – Get paid tomorrow for work done today!
• Or choose our Weekly Pay option!
• Grow Into a Leadership Role – Training Provided to Become a Director of Nursing (DON)!
• Exceptional PTO & Benefits – Enjoy a generous paid time off plan and a robust benefits package that supports your well-being.
• Tuition Assistance – Invest in your future with educational opportunities that help you advance your career.
• Strong, Supportive Leadership – Be a part of a stable management team committed to excellence in customer service and staff development.
• Dedicated Team Culture – Work alongside passionate professionals who care deeply about making a difference.

Benefits and Perks*:

• DAILY Pay!
• Benefit eligibility the first of the month following 30 days
• Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, and vision, and more.Health Savings Account available with employer contribution.
• 401K through Fidelity
• Employer-paid life insurance (FT employees)
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Educational, leadership, and tuition opportunities
• Various discount programs offered, including discounted childcare programs through KinderCare
• Wellness programs offered through WebMD
• Employee recognition programs
• Culture of employees creating an IMPACT!

Position Summary:

The primary function of the Assistant Director of Nursing is to assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, managing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the SNF Nursing Service Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the facility. The Assistant Director of Nursing will work alongside the Director of Nursing with the Administrator and the Medical Director to ensure the highest degree of quality of care is maintained for each resident at all times. Follows all health, sanitary and infection control policies and maintains established standards of practice set forth by the facility's administration and Nursing Policies and Procedures.

Education/Qualifications:

• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN within the state in which you work or licensed as an LPN if the state you operate in allows.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role in a hospital, nursing facility or other related healthcare facility, preferably in long term care.
• Must possess basic computer skills and ability to navigate through various software programs, including electronic health record software.

Shift & Wage:

• Full-Time Opportunity Available
• Shifts Needed: 1st
• Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 per year

*Program details can vary amongst buildings. Please see HR for the facility-specific benefit plans.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their actual or perceived gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.