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Dove Hill
Hamilton, Texas

Assistant Director of Nursing - ADON

Registered NurseFull-Time

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Job Description

Join Our Team as an Assistant Director of Nursing

Support Nursing Excellence and Resident Care

We’re seeking a dedicated and reliable Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our team! This leadership role plays a vital part in ensuring quality resident care, staff support, and regulatory compliance. Success in this position requires dependability, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to multitask and collaborate in a dynamic environment.

Your Impact as an Assistant Director of Nursing

In this role, you will:

  • Support Staffing Needs: Step in to assist floor staffing when needed
  • Oversee Resident Care: Contribute to MDS, care planning, Performance Improvement, and Infection Control programs
  • Manage Nursing Staff: Hire, train, evaluate, assign, and delegate nursing duties based on census and budget needs
  • Ensure Accurate Documentation: Review and maintain up-to-date and accurate resident records
  • Develop Care Plans: Collaborate with physicians, nursing teams, and consultants to design individualized care plans
  • Support Staff Resources: Ensure timely access to equipment, supplies, and other care resources
  • Uphold Infection Control: Conduct assessments and implement effective infection control measures

What Makes You a Great FIT

We’re Looking for Someone Who

  • Is a licensed nurse in good standing with the State Board of Nursing
  • Has strong technical skills and proven leadership/management experience
  • Brings a background in geriatric or long-term care nursing
  • Embraces a restorative care philosophy with strong assessment and communication skills
  • Has working knowledge of nursing home regulations and compliance standards

Benefits (Full-Time)

  • Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Extra Protection: AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, and more
  • Life Insurance: Whole and Term Policies
  • Professional Growth: Tuition Reimbursement for continued education
  • Time to Recharge: Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Planning: Immediate 401(k) eligibility
  • Unwavering Support: Exceptional corporate resources

Equal Opportunity Employer

Creative Solutions in Healthcare is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Nursing oversees resident care programs, including MDS and infection control, while managing nursing staff and ensuring regulatory compliance. They also collaborate with medical teams to develop individualized care plans and provide hands-on support for floor staffing needs.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed nurses in good standing with the State Board of Nursing and possess proven leadership experience in geriatric or long-term care. A strong working knowledge of nursing home regulations and excellent clinical assessment skills are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing LeadershipStaff ManagementGeriatric NursingMultitasking

Long-Term Care — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 44% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Nursing Leadership jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedNursing Leadership median $115k (middle half $100k–$135k)121 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in Texas424 active5,906 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 26% remote · 44% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Registered Nurse listings: 5% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment424 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Registered Nurse Jobs

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Salary Distribution

41 jobs · 38 employers
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<$95k
11
$95k-110k
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$110k-125k
10
$125k-140k
4
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs
401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
13%
Sign-on bonus
10%
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 30% of Nursing Leadership listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Dove Hill

Hospitals and Health Care
Ft. Worth, Texas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
AD&D, short-term disability, cancer, critical illness insurance
Life insurance (whole and term)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Immediate 401(k) eligibility

Living in Hamilton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$210k
Median resident rent
$888/mo
Residents’ average commute
10 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.