Asst Director of Nursing (ADON)
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Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Capitol - Dover, DE, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Cadia Healthcare is a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation in your area. Compassion and appreciation are at the heart of who we are. We are currently seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to join our team! Cadia rewards it’s employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.
Benefits and Perks We Offer
Benefits Competitive Salary Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family 401k Retirement With Company Match Company Paid Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA) Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid Holidays Short-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical Leave Company provided Life and Long Term Disability Coverage Referral Bonuses and More!
Employee Perks Program Tickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets!
Free and Discounted Employee Meals Tuition Reimbursement In Facility Training/Inservice Programs Employee Assistance Program Free Will/Estate Preparation Services Optional Legal & Identity Protection Services Verizon Wireless Discount Costco Membership Discount (DE only) Annual $35 Non-Slip Shoe Replacement (DE only) Position Description The Assistant Director of Nursing will supervise the day-to-day operations of the Nursing Department in accordance with current regulations to ensure the highest degree of quality of care is maintained at all times.
Cadia is dedicated to providing the best care possible and that’s where you come in! Duties and
Responsibilities
Assist DON in planning, developing, organizing, implementing & evaluating day-to-day functions of the nursing department, including therapy, in accordance with state & federal regulations.
Ensure regulatory compliance by participating in or conducting mock surveys, patient interviews & randomly assessing medical administration records.
Reviews 24-hour report from every unit daily to monitor & ensure timely, effective responses to significant changes in resident conditions, transfers, discharges, unexplained injuries, falls, behavioral episodes, medication errors, etc. Collaborates with physicians, consultants, community agencies & institutions to improve quality of services & to resolve identified problems.
Coordinates/oversees Restorative Program & restorative staff, as needed. Conducts compliance & nursing rounds on all units as needed several times a day, including the beginning & end of each shift, speaking with residents/family and/or staff as needed.
Qualifications
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state or compact state. Must have 2 years’ experience as an RN, with 2 years management experience preferred. Knowledge of long-term care regulations preferred.
Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Director of Nursing supervises daily nursing operations to ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality patient care. They collaborate with physicians and staff while monitoring resident conditions and managing the restorative program.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active, unencumbered RN license in the state or a compact state. A minimum of two years of RN experience is required, with management experience preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 64% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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