Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Registered Nurse Top 10% in Nursing Leadership (RN)No nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$81,120+

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
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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

Resident assessmentTeam supervision

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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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in Nursing Leadership (RN)

  • No nights
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Harrisburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$268k
Typical market rent
$1,369/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Country Meadows Retirement Communities

Hospitals and Health Care
Hershey, Pennsylvania
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Highmark Blue Shield health insurance
Employer-matching 401(k)
Length of service bonus
Generous paid time off including holidays, birthday, Personal Day of Meaning
Supplemental life insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
Optional long- and short-term disability plans
Tuition reimbursement