Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), RN

Why Work at WesleyLife?

At WesleyLife, we’re not just a workplace—we’re a community that values your growth, well-being, and happiness. With over 78 years of excellence in senior living, we believe in empowering our team members to make a difference while enjoying a fulfilling, supportive, and rewarding work environment.

The Village embodies a connected community where residents experience a seamless blend of independent, assisted, memory support, long-term care, and short-term rehabilitation services all under one roof. Our holistic approach to health focuses on mind, body, and spirit through vibrant programming. The Village offers a home-like environment with easy access and a commitment to personalized care. Whether for independent living, assisted living, memory care, or skilled rehabilitation, The Village provides a supportive community where every resident can live life their way.

A Typical Day for a Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) with The Village:

Collaborate with the Director of Nursing (DON) for overall nursing leadership within our 54-bed Health Center.
Evaluate the quality of resident care, monitor compliance with current laws, process improvements and assist in implementing best practices.
Orienting, training and supervision of team members.
Assist in resident evaluations, and serve as a liaison for team member shift transitions.
Participate in surveys and inspections by various government agencies and more!

What We Offer You:

Competitive Comp Package
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health care, vision, dental, and 401(k).
Free wellness center memberships and cash incentives for healthy habits
Voluntary benefits including life, accident, and critical illness coverage
Scholarship Assistance, Educational Discounts & Tuition Reimbursement

WesleyLife has been certified as one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work!

We’re excited to meet people who share our passion for service, wellness, and community.

WesleyLife is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As part of your pre-hire screening process you will be required to complete a pre-hire health assessment and 4 panel drug screen.

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