Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Listed compensation
$81,120+
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
This position offers a $81,120+ starting salary (based on experience), a
quality-driven bonus structure and an excellent benefits package.
At Country Meadows/Ecumenical, nursing leadership is about more than overseeing
care—it’s about supporting residents in a homelike environment while guiding and
developing the teams who care for them every day. We are seeking an Assistant
Director of Nursing (ADON) who brings strong clinical skills, a hands-on
leadership style, and a commitment to both resident well-being and team support.
In this role, you will work closely with the Director of Nursing and campus
leadership to provide day-to-day clinical oversight, support staff development,
and help ensure consistent, high-quality care in a setting where relationships
matter and leadership is present.
Also called Associate Nurse Manager or Assistant Nurse Supervisor
Opportunity Details
* Full time dayshift
* To support continuous resident care and campus operations, this role
includes: a rotating schedule of every 6th weekend, every 6th holiday, one
12pm-8pm shift per month, and flexibility to meet On Call campus needs.
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Responsibilities
* Clinical Operations & Resident Care
* Provide direct nursing services as needed to support resident health and
safety
* Conduct and review head-to-toe assessments for new and returning residents
* Participate in wellness team meetings and coordinate ongoing resident
assessments
* Monitor quality of care delivery and ensure consistency in clinical
practices
* Complete and review DHS-required assessments for assigned residents
* Ensure care and support plans are communicated and followed by care teams
* Maintain open communication with residents, families, physicians, and care
teams
* Support resident wellness through ongoing evaluation and coordination of
care
* Leadership, Team Support & Development
* Provide hands-on supervision of personal care staff and support nursing
team oversight
* Assist in recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training of care staff
* Participate in coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations
* Support staffing coordination in collaboration with the Director of Nursing
* Foster a positive, team-oriented environment focused on collaboration and
accountability
* Clinical Compliance, Safety & Documentation
* Support compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory
requirements
* Assist with infection control practices, tracking, and reporting
* Ensure medication associate training and monitoring meets required
standards
* Monitor for safety concerns, including potential abuse or neglect, and
respond appropriately
* Maintain accurate documentation and serve as a PointClickCare resource for
staff
* Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Resident Experience
* Collaborate with dining, life enrichment, therapy, and chaplain services to
support resident well-being
* Provide social, emotional, and supportive care to residents and families
* Partner with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident experience and
outcomes
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Qualifications
* Current, unencumbered RN or LPN license in the state of employment
* 2–4 years of clinical nursing experience in assisted living, personal care,
or long-term care
* Prior supervisory or leadership experience in a healthcare setting preferred
* Strong knowledge of resident care practices, care planning, and team support
* Experience supervising or guiding care staff, including coaching and training
* Proficiency with electronic health records (e. g., PointClickCare) and basic
computer systems
* Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
* CPR certification required
Our Investment in You
* Above standard industry pay and comprehensive benefits including Highmark
Blue Shield and employer-matching 401(k)
* Length of service bonus
* Generous paid time off, including holidays, your birthday, a Personal Day of
Meaning, and the opportunity to roll over unused time
* Supplemental life insurance, company-paid short-term disability, and optional
long- and short-term disability plans
Our Support for You
* Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, PA
* Direct access to your supervisory team
* Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement
* On-the-job training and continuing education
* Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
* Co-worker Foundation (grants for times of need)
* Helping Hand interest-free loans
About Country Meadows/Ecumenical
We have over 2500 co-workers who are serving our residents with meaning,
thriving with purpose and leading our company with innovation! We have been
serving seniors for over 35 years, and we invite you to join our vision for
making lives better.
EOE
#LI-DNI
Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Director of Nursing provides clinical oversight, supports staff development, and ensures high-quality care for residents in a homelike environment. This role involves hands-on supervision, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance resident outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context
Country Meadows Retirement Communities ranks #7 of 16 employers hiring Registered Nurse on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 56% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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