What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) position at Empire Care Centers?
Buckhead Center for Nursing & Healing is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled nursing leader who is ready to grow, develop, and take the next step in their leadership career.
Why This Role at Empire Care Centers
Empire Care Centers is a strong place to build a long-term leadership career. Many of our ADONs grow into Directors of Nursing (DONs) and go on to lead their own buildings across our organization. With 24 skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, we actively promote from within and support leaders who want to advance.
If you have 3 years of leadership experience in a skilled nursing or rehab setting—whether as a Unit Manager, Nursing Supervisor, or ADON—we would be happy to speak with you.
About Us
At Buckhead Center for Nursing & Healing, our exceptional employee culture and high-quality resident care define us. We prioritize creating a supportive, team-oriented environment where leaders are empowered to grow and make a real impact.
Responsibilities
The ADON performs diverse duties to support quality resident care, including:
Empire Care Centers is a respected healthcare management group dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care in the skilled nursing industry. We are committed to developing strong leaders, promoting from within, and creating meaningful career paths for our clinical teams.
If you’re ready to grow as a nursing leader and see a clear path toward becoming a DON, we invite you to apply.
Why This Role at Empire Care Centers
Empire Care Centers is a strong place to build a long-term leadership career. Many of our ADONs grow into Directors of Nursing (DONs) and go on to lead their own buildings across our organization. With 24 skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, we actively promote from within and support leaders who want to advance.
If you have 3 years of leadership experience in a skilled nursing or rehab setting—whether as a Unit Manager, Nursing Supervisor, or ADON—we would be happy to speak with you.
About Us
At Buckhead Center for Nursing & Healing, our exceptional employee culture and high-quality resident care define us. We prioritize creating a supportive, team-oriented environment where leaders are empowered to grow and make a real impact.
Responsibilities
The ADON performs diverse duties to support quality resident care, including:
- Coordinating comprehensive nursing care
- Implementing specialized clinical procedures and programs
- Collaborating with the Director of Nursing and Nurse Managers on departmental goals
- Ensuring compliance with operational policies and state and federal regulations
- Deliver safe, efficient, and compliant resident care
- Participate in the nursing home survey process
- Oversee infection control and quality assurance initiatives
- Supervise, mentor, and train nursing staff
- Organize and support in-service education and training programs
- Active RN license
- 3 years of leadership experience in a skilled nursing or rehab setting
- Strong team orientation and communication skills
- Infection Prevention experience preferred
- Experience training and educating staff
- Monday–Friday
- Alternating weekend on-call rotation
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
Empire Care Centers is a respected healthcare management group dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care in the skilled nursing industry. We are committed to developing strong leaders, promoting from within, and creating meaningful career paths for our clinical teams.
If you’re ready to grow as a nursing leader and see a clear path toward becoming a DON, we invite you to apply.