RN ADON: Elevate Nursing Leadership & Resident Care

Azria Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

401(k) Plan

Career Growth

Supportive Leadership

Team Environment

Impactful Work

Job summary

Azria Health is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) – RN to lead our nursing department and uphold the highest standards of resident care. You will work closely with the Director of Nursing to guide operations and promote excellence.

Ideal candidates bring RN licensure, 2+ years of supervisory and management experience in long-term care, and a strong commitment to regulatory compliance, staff development, and resident-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting.
• Minimum 2 years of nurse management experience.
• Knowledge of long-term care regulations, compliance requirements, and survey processes.

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

Staff mentorship

Communication skills

Team management

Education

RN license

Job description

Azria Health is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) – RN to lead our nursing department and uphold the highest standards of resident care. You will work closely with the Director of Nursing to guide operations and promote excellence.

Ideal candidates bring RN licensure, 2+ years of supervisory and management experience in long-term care, and a strong commitment to regulatory compliance, staff development, and resident-focused outcomes.