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Links Healthcare
Miami, Florida

Assistant to the Director of Nursing (ADON)

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$115k

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Job Description

Skilled Nursing Facility | Florida

Help Residents Restore Mobility and Independence

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Assistant to the Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our skilled nursing facility team in Florida. In this role, you will support the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Service Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and facility policy and procedures and as may be directed by the Administrator, the Medical Director, and/or the Director of Nursing Services, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

What You'll Do

  • Assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the nursing service department in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
  • Participate in developing, maintaining and updating written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
  • Make daily rounds of the facility to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report findings to the Director.
  • Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program.
  • Assist the Director in determining the staffing needs of the nursing service department.
  • Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled. Report medication errors to the Director.

Qualifications

  • Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility.
  • Must have, as a minimum, 1 year of supervisory experience in a healthcare or post-acute setting preferred or other related health care facility.
  • Must have, as a minimum, 6 months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
  • Working knowledge of electronic medical records (EMR) and documentation practices.

Why Join Our Team?

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits for eligible employees
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Continuing education and professional growth opportunities
  • Collaborative interdisciplinary care team
  • Modern rehabilitation resources and equipment
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' recovery and quality of life

Apply Today

If you are passionate about helping residents maximize independence and achieve their rehabilitation goals, we invite you to apply and become part of a team dedicated to exceptional patient care.

Background Screening Requirement

This position requires background screening through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)

Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Learn more: info.flclearinghouse.com

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant to the Director of Nursing supports the daily operations of the nursing department to ensure high-quality care and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include staff supervision, quality assurance program participation, and monitoring medication and treatment schedules.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing managementRehabilitative nursingMedication administration

Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 60% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$98k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution21 jobs · 17 employers

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$95k-115k
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$135k-155k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
18%
CME allowance
18% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Below most Nursing Leadership (RN) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 119 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Miami

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$619k≈ 7.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,008/mo≈ 45% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Links Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation package
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Continuing Education