Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)/Infection Control
Listed compensation
$86k-$94k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.
Join Valley Manor Care Center as the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in beautiful Montrose, CO. This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you.
The Valley Manor Center is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization.
Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years.
Pay Range: $86k - $94k annually based on experience.
Schedules: Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm, occasional weekends
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
- A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
- A beautiful, welcoming campus you’ll enjoy coming to each day
- Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
- Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day
What We Offer
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 403(b) with discretionary contribution
- Paid Time Off + Personal Days
- Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
- Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
- Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities
What You Bring (Requirements)
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently registered with the State of Board Examiners for Registered Nurses.
- Current CPR certification.
- Registered Nurse with minimum of two (2) years experience in nursing supervisory or nursing management in a long-term care setting or equivalent.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
The primary purpose of the Assistant Director of Nursing Services is to assess, plan, implement and coordinate the clinical care program in conjunction with the Director of Nursing Services to ensure the highest quality of care is maintained at all times.
The Assistant Director of Nursing Services will also supervise the day to day nursing activities in accordance to compliance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility as well as responsible to support, mentor and empower the nursing staff according to the nurse practice act. The ADON works as the interim DON in the absence of the DON.
- Nursing Care Functions: Directs and oversees day-to-day functions of the nursing staff and nurse managers to ensure compliance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern this long-term care facility.
- Care Plan and Assessment Function: Review resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches and revisions based on nursing needs.
- Serve on, participate in and attend various committee meetings of the facility to which you are assigned (i. e. Antibiotic Stewardship, Infection Prevention and Control, Quality Assurance, IDT, Risk Management, Chemical Restraints, Physical Devices, Wound Care Rounds, Safety Committee etc.).
- Personnel Functions: Assist with the coordination of staffing patterns, productive nursing hours and worker’s compensation as directed.
- Staff Development: Assist the Education Director in identifying educational and ongoing training needs.
- Environment, Safety & Sanitation: Monitor nursing service personnel to assure they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment/supplies.
- Assists Director of Nursing in interviewing applicants when required.
- Other duties as assigned.
About Us
The Valley Manor Care Center is a welcoming community that includes long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, memory care, and short-term respite care.
Nestled in Montrose and surrounded by breathtaking Colorado scenery, residents enjoy the nearby depths of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park to the east and the majestic San Juan Mountains to the south, along with easy access to charming downtown shops, local dining, and year-round outdoor recreation.
At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity.
Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.
Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Director of Nursing coordinates clinical care programs and ensures facility compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. They also supervise daily nursing activities, mentor staff, and serve as the interim Director of Nursing when necessary.
Requirements
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school and a registered nurse with at least two years of management experience in a long-term care setting. A current CPR certification is also required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 62% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in nursing leadership | ranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $86k–$94k | Nursing Leadership median $111k (middle half $99k–$130k)123 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$87k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nursing Leadership listings in Colorado | 110 active | 5,958 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 28% remote · 62% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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