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Assistant DON (ADON) - RN

Care Initiatives
Dubuque, IA Other
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2026

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - Dubuque Specialty Care | RN Leadership Opportunity | Competitive Pay & Growth Are you an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) leader looking to advance your career in a respected, mission-driven Iowa-based organization? Care Initiatives is actively hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for our Dubuque Specialty Care location. With 40 skilled nursing communities across Iowa, Care Initiatives offers stability, growth, and the opportunity to truly make an impact. Why ADONs choose Care Initiatives: Highly competitive RN leadership pay Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO & retirement Dayforce Wallet - access your pay daily as you earn it Referral bonus opportunities Strong internal promotion & career advancement What You'll Do as ADON: Support the Director of Nursing in leading and developing the nursing team Coach, mentor, and support nurses and CNAs Conduct rounds to ensure exceptional resident care and satisfaction Assist with staffing, policies, compliance, and quality initiatives Be part of a leadership on-call rotation What We're Looking For: Active Iowa RN license (or ability to activate) CPR certification Knowledge of long-term care regulations preferred Someone with passion, professionalism, and leadership drive This is an incredible opportunity for an RN ready to step into leadership or an experienced ADON/DON looking for a supportive environment with room to grow. Apply today to take the next step in your nursing leadership career with Care Initiatives - Dubuque Specialty Care.

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