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Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Registered NurseFull-Time

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$45-$55/hr

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Job Description

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Stillwater Post-Acute – El Cajon, CA

Full-Time Position

Why Choose Stillwater POST-Acute?

Stillwater Post-Acute is a premier 256-bed post-acute care facility dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care that fosters recovery and enhances quality of life. Our mission is to empower individuals on their journey to independence through comprehensive services including short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

We believe in strong leadership, teamwork, and continuous growth. At Stillwater, all department heads are accessible and supportive, fostering a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. You’ll work with dedicated professionals who share your passion for patient care all while receiving hands-on training, education opportunities, and leadership support.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our leadership team. In this role, you will support the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, and directing the overall operations of the nursing department. You’ll play a key part in ensuring quality patient care, maintaining regulatory compliance, and fostering a positive and supportive work culture for our nursing team.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Director of Nursing in managing daily operations of the nursing department.
  • Ensure compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations and standards of care.
  • Supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver the highest quality of care.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures to enhance patient care and safety.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Holds an active RN license in the state of California.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field.
  • Minimum of 1 year in a nursing leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Skilled in working within a sub-acute setting.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility.
  • Certification in nursing administration or related specialty.

What We Offer

  • Supportive leadership and team-oriented environment
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement
  • Hands-on training and professional development
  • A workplace culture that values and supports its staff

Additional Benefits

  • Paid Vacation Leaves
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 401(k)
  • Accident and Life Insurance
  • Continuing Education

Skills

As the Assistant Director of Nursing, you will utilize your strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage and support the nursing staff. Your knowledge of nursing principles and practices will be essential in ensuring the highest quality of care is provided to our patients and residents.

You will also collaborate with other departments and utilize your problem-solving skills to address any issues that may arise. Additionally, your attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records will be crucial in maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active California RN license and a bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field. A minimum of one year of experience in a nursing leadership role is required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Staff SupervisionMentoringPolicy DevelopmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationSub-acute CareRecord Keeping

Post-Acute Care Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 38% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Nursing Leadership jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$94k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in California434 active5,985 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 30% remote · 38% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Registered Nurse listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 4% offer loan repayment433 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.

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Salary Distribution

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<$105k
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$125k-145k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
28%
CME allowance
22% this job
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
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.

Benefits & Perks

Paid Vacation Leaves
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401(k)
Accident and Life Insurance
Continuing Education

Living in El Cajon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$783k
Typical market rent
$2,259/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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