Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
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Job Description
Now hiring Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our team at Symphony Care Network!
*MUST HAVE VAILD RN LISCENSE*
Full -Time Day Shift
On-call Responsibilities Required
The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) is one of our most important clinical leaders. In partnership with the Director of Nursing (DON), she/he oversees the strategic direction of nursing clinical teams/staff and ensures all resident care is provided according to the standards of nursing practice.
The ADON works with the nursing staff and other clinical leaders across the continuum of care helping residents achieve their maximum potential.
This key leader empowers our staff by providing them with a motivating and supportive work environment and ensures our nurses serve as a resource for the families of our residents who have entrusted us with their care This key leader is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to our residents in a loving and safe environment.
Essential Dutis and Responsibilities
Develops and maintains nursing service objectives, standards of nursing practice, and the nursing policies and procedures
Assures that nursing personnel provide treatments, medications, diets, rehabilitative nursing care, activities of daily living, protective service, and training in self care as stated in the care plan.
Reviews nurses’ notes to assure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care provided and of the resident’s response to the care.
Makes rounds to assure that nursing service personnel are performing appropriate nursing care to meet the needs of the residents.
Education and Qualifications
- Must have a valid RN license
- RN required, BSN preferred
- Strong Leadership Skills
- Familiar with all associated state
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Benefits
Symphony rewards its professionals for their hard work and dedication with DAILY PAY option, tuition grant, comprehensive benefit and incentives program including enhanced generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short term and long-term disability, life insurance and much more. We provide competitive pay, and a multitude of opportunities for career advancement, and personal growth.
Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Director of Nursing oversees the strategic direction of clinical teams and ensures resident care meets nursing standards. They are responsible for developing nursing policies, conducting rounds, and supporting staff to provide high-quality care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid RN license and possess strong leadership skills. A BSN degree is preferred, along with familiarity with state nursing regulations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) at Caretel Inns Brighton a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Nursing Administration (RN) — ranked against 571 active Nursing Administration (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 54% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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