Assistant Director of Nursing (RN)

Care Initiatives; Chariton (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Referral bonus program

Tuition reimbursement

Digital wallet access

Job summary

Care Initiatives seeks an Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) to support the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, and directing the nursing department across Iowa facilities. The role emphasizes compassionate leadership, regulatory compliance, and staff development to deliver high-quality resident care.

You'll participate in rounds, guide the team, coach RNs, and handle administrative duties while maintaining infection control and safety standards; on-call rotation is expected.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing and Iowa eligibility.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of federal/state long-term care regulations.
• Desire to learn and grow in a quality clinical team.
• Commitment to empathy, respect, patience and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Assist the DON in planning, organizing and directing the nursing department.
• Conduct rounds to monitor care delivery and address concerns.
• Enforce policies and guide the team for growth.
• Coach RNs to promote teamwork and high-quality care.
• Manage administrative functions to improve department efficiency.
• Communicate with residents and families about care needs.
• Document care to meet clinical, regulatory and facility standards.
• Follow infection control, safety and compliance protocols.
• Participate in an on-call rotation with leadership team.

Skills

Empathy

Team leadership

Communication

Education

RN license (Iowa) or eligible

CPR Certification

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing (RN)

Make a Difference Every Day – Join Care Initiatives as an Assistant Director of Nursing!

Join our compassionate care team across more than 40 skilled nursing communities throughout Iowa.If you're a dedicated and empathetic caregiver looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others during their healthcare journey, this is your opportunity to shine.

What You’ll Do & Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the DON in planning, organizing, and directing the nursing department, with the aim of gaining valuable experience and expertise for potential advancement within the organization.
• Conduct regular rounds to monitor care delivery concerns and progress; acknowledge the progress while proposing and helping implement solutions to address concerns.
• Enforce policies and guide the team, fostering both personal and team growth.
• Support and coach RN's to promote teamwork and high-quality care.
• Manage administrative functions to enhance department efficiency and pave the way for future growth.
• Communicate effectively with residents and families regarding care needs.
• Document care accurately to meet clinical, regulatory, and facility standards.
• Follow infection control, safety, and compliance protocols at all times.
• Participate in an on-call rotation with other members of the leadership team.

Qualifications:

• Valid RN license in good standing. License must be valid within the state of Iowa, or ability to activate.
• Current, valid CPR Certification.
• Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations and laws.
• A desire to learn and grow as part of a quality focused clinical team.
• A strong commitment to helping others and consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.

Why Join Care Initiatives?

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive wage.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement savings plan, PTO, and more.

• Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.

• Tuition Reimbursement:Develop your skills with company paid training and education to take your career to the next level.
• Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn - no more waiting for payday!