Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Listed compensation
Up to $90,000
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
Position Title: ADON
Compensation: Up to $90,000
Schedule: Full Time, 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday- Friday (on call availability)
Who We Are
If you are looking for a career with a strong, supportive team doing meaningful
work with an appreciative community of seniors, consider being a part of
the Brandon Wilde team! We are looking for people who want to perform to the
best of their abilities to provide exceptional service that exceeds the
expectations of our residents and their families. Brandon Wilde is a Life Plan
Community situated on a beautiful 73-acre campus in Evans, GA. Our goal is to
enrich the lives of the over 350 seniors we serve. When you work at Brandon
Wilde, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest
people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one
that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just
do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!
What We Offer
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance
* Free parking
* Life insurance
* AD&D insurance
* 401(k) with company match
* Long-term disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Generous PTO and paid holidays
* DailyPay – Work today, get paid today
* On-site gym and an Olympic size swimming pool
* Resident sponsored appreciation bonus and educational scholarships
* An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun
Brandon Wilde is looking for an experienced ADON that brings compassion,
professionalism, and strong skills to work every day. The Assistant Director of
Nursing (ADON) is responsible for the twenty-four-hour nursing care of all
residents through the performance of the nursing personnel. This position is
responsible for providing a “system of care” for residents in a manner and
environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of each resident’s quality
of life and provides dignity and respect in full recognition of each resident’s
individuality.
The ADON is required to maintain a professional philosophy which grows and
adapts to the prevailing philosophy of the industry and imparts this philosophy
to the nursing staff. This position is responsible for ensuring that the system
of care meets all federal, state, and local regulations.
Primary Responsibilities
* Maintain a positive relationship with representatives of government agencies
responsible for surveying and inspecting the facility, and with the community
health delivery system; take initiative to plan and implement innovative
program services that meet resident needs.
* Maintains clinical skills and stays knowledgeable of current standards of
nursing practice through nursing education related to geriatrics.
* Acts as interim/backup Director of Nursing.
* Participate in on call schedule as assigned by DON.
* Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulations including
corporate compliance and HIPAA Privacy Standards.
* Participates in annual survey and any federal or state regulatory visits.
Assist Administrator with completing plan of corrections as requested by
federal and state regulatory agencies.
* Responsible for clinical staff education and development.
Qualifications
* Must have current and valid Georgia RN license and BLS certification.
* Experience working with the elderly required. At least one year of
organizational or management experience supervising others is required.
Geriatric nursing experience required.
* Must be a self-starter and highly motivated and able to work independently
with a minimum amount of supervision. Requires the use of good judgment and
common sense in the performance of duties.
* Must be able to evaluate and respond to the needs of staff, clients, and
others on a timely basis. Requires good follow-up and time management
skills. Must communicate ideas and suggestions to create both quality and
cost containment. Routine duties involve various procedures.
If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is
passionate about hospitality and senior engagement - please apply, we'd love to
get to know you!
All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which
includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and
employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some
of the roles in our community also require that we ask about your vaccination
status.
EEO Employer
Key Responsibilities
The ADON is responsible for overseeing 24-hour nursing care and ensuring that all nursing personnel provide high-quality, dignified care to residents. This role also involves maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while acting as an interim or backup Director of Nursing.
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, 30% are remote, 54% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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