Nursing Operations Leader (ADON) – Elevate Care

Azria Health Park Place; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

PTO

Holiday pay

401(k)

Growth opportunities

Supportive leadership

Team environment

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Azria Health is looking for an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) – RN to support the Director of Nursing in leading our nursing department and upholding the highest standards of resident care.

This leadership role focuses on mentoring staff, maintaining regulatory excellence, and delivering outstanding clinical outcomes across shifts, fostering accountability and teamwork in a resident-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in long-term care or skilled nursing.
• Minimum 2 years of nurse management experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of long-term care regulations, compliance requirements, and survey processes.
• Experience with state reporting and plans of correction.
• Ability to lead, coach, and inspire nursing teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing in overseeing daily nursing operations.
• Support, mentor, and supervise nursing staff across all shifts.
• Promote a positive team culture through leadership and example.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collaborate with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to meet resident needs.
• Assist with surveys, audits, state reporting, and plans of correction.
• Help implement departmental goals, policies, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and maintain high standards of clinical care and resident satisfaction.
• Participate in staff development, education, and performance management.

Skills

RN leadership

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Team building

Mentoring staff

Education

RN license

Job description

Azria Health is looking for an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) – RN to support the Director of Nursing in leading our nursing department and upholding the highest standards of resident care.

This leadership role focuses on mentoring staff, maintaining regulatory excellence, and delivering outstanding clinical outcomes across shifts, fostering accountability and teamwork in a resident-centered environment.