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

$10,000 sign on bonus

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)
Valid State Identification

Preferred

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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