RN Director of Nursing Full-time
Highlands Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Highlands Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Laporte, PA 18626, US

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

? Laporte, PA
? Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Full-Time | Day Shift (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) | On-Site

Join a Team That Puts Care First

At Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare, we are committed to delivering exceptional short-term rehabilitation and long-term care in a supportive, team-focused environment.

We believe quality care starts with strong leadership — and we’re looking for a dedicated Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to help lead our nursing team and make a meaningful impact every day.

If you are an experienced RN leader who thrives in a collaborative setting and is passionate about improving resident outcomes, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

As ADON, you will work closely with the Director of Nursing to oversee clinical operations and ensure excellence in resident care.

Leadership & Clinical Oversight

  • Support daily operations of the Nursing Department

  • Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations

  • Assist with policy development and regulatory surveys

  • Provide 24-hour accountability for nursing care on assigned units

  • Delegate tasks professionally and ensure follow-through

Quality & Compliance

  • Review admissions, physician orders, assessments, and care plans

  • Oversee MARs/TARs, narcotic reconciliation, infection control logs, and audits

  • Ensure timely completion of documentation, reports, and regulatory logs

  • Monitor hydration, weights, labs, hospital transfers, and psychotropic tracking

  • Maintain oversight of the Infection Control Program

Staff Supervision & Support

  • Manage nursing schedules and assignments

  • Assist with staff education, coaching, and disciplinary processes when necessary

  • Support Charge Nurses and CNAs in problem-solving clinical issues

  • Participate in Medicare and Care Plan meetings

Resident Experience

  • Promote dignity, privacy, and professionalism

  • Ensure call bells are answered timely

  • Conduct environmental and dining experience rounds

  • Maintain high standards for infection control and organization

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

  • Active Pennsylvania RN license

  • Current AHA BLS (Healthcare Provider)

  • Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience

  • Valid State Identification

Preferred

  • Previous ADON experience

  • Strong organizational and leadership skills

  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities

  • Commitment to high-quality resident-centered care

Why Join Highlands?

We value our leadership team and offer a competitive benefits package:

  • ✔ Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • ✔ Daily Pay (Tapcheck)

  • ✔ Paid Time Off

  • ✔ Holiday Pay

  • ✔ 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • ✔ Life Insurance

  • ✔ Short-Term Disability

Schedule

  • Full-Time

  • 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

  • Additional hours as needed

Ready to Lead With Purpose?

If you’re looking for a leadership role where your clinical expertise and dedication truly make a difference, apply today and become part of a compassionate, supportive healthcare team.

Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

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