RN Assistant Director of Nursing — Leadership & Growth

Care Initiatives; Avoca (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 is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) to support the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, and directing the nursing department across our communities in Iowa.

You will conduct rounds, enforce policies, coach RNs, and manage administrative tasks to improve department efficiency while ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality resident care. On-call rotation with leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in good standing and Iowa activation ability.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations.
• A desire to learn and grow as part of a quality clinical team.
• Empathy, respect, patience, and discreet patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the DON in planning, organizing, and directing the nursing department; support advancement within the organization.
• Conduct regular rounds to monitor care delivery and propose solutions to address concerns.
• Enforce policies and guide the team, promoting growth and accountability.
• Coach RNs to promote teamwork and high-quality care.
• Manage administrative functions to enhance department efficiency.
• Communicate care needs with residents and families clearly.
• 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 the leadership team.

Skills

Empathy

Leadership

Communication with residents and their

Education

RN license in good standing (Iowa)

Current CPR Certification

Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations

Job description

Care Initiatives is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) to support the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, and directing the nursing department across our communities in Iowa.

You will conduct rounds, enforce policies, coach RNs, and manage administrative tasks to improve department efficiency while ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality resident care. On-call rotation with leadership is required.