Assistant Director of Nursing - ADON

Registered NurseFull-Time

Compensation

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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 support floor staffing needs and collaborate with medical teams to develop individualized care plans.

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 compliance standards is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing LeadershipStaff ManagementGeriatric NursingAssessment SkillsMultitasking

Long-Term Care Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 54% have no call, 76% 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).

Location & Logistics

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

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks44 jobs · 43 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
34%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
11%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Registered Nurse roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 5,607 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in DeSoto

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$283k
Typical market rent
$2,130/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About DeSoto Nursing & Rehabilitation

Hospitals and Health Care
WIGGINS, Mississippi
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
AD&D Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Cancer Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Life Insurance