What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing - Registered Nurse (ADON-RN) (83514) position at Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Are you a Registered Nurse with a passion for leading and developing teams while promoting a strong sense of community, compassion, and service to others? If so, we would love to speak with you!
Wellsential Health is currently seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) – RN to support Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Join a purpose-driven nonprofit organization where your leadership and clinical expertise can make a difference.
Who is Wellsential Health?
Wellsential Health is a purpose-driven, nonprofit healthcare organization dedicated to making wellness accessible for all Texans. Through skilled nursing, therapy and rehabilitation services, and specialized memory care, we help residents live with dignity, comfort, and purpose.
As a nonprofit, we reinvest in our people, residents, and communities—not shareholders. With more than 7,000 team members, we offer a supportive workplace focused on growth, education, and career advancement—because your goals matter here.
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In this purpose driven role, you will:
The Assistant Director of Nursing – RN plays a vital leadership role within the skilled nursing facility, supporting clinical operations while ensuring the highest standards of resident care, regulatory compliance, and staff development. This position serves as a key liaison between nursing leadership and frontline staff, fostering teamwork, accountability, and continuous quality improvement.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, and directing daily nursing operations in compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.
- Promote continuity of care by coordinating nursing services with interdisciplinary teams, physicians, residents, and families.
- Assess staffing needs; participate in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and training nursing staff to ensure appropriate coverage across all shifts.
- Develop staff schedules and assignments; monitor performance to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care delivery.
- Support daily facility start-up and assist with the implementation and monitoring of the nursing department’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
- Serve on the Quality Assurance Committee and other interdisciplinary teams to drive clinical excellence and regulatory readiness.
- Assist in reviewing clinical records, audits, and consultant reports; help develop and implement corrective action plans.
- Provide support with MDS assessments, care planning, and clinical documentation as needed.
- Review compliance reports and ensure nursing services consistently meet regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Participate in the facility’s on-call rotation and perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Administrator.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF).
- Completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.
- Active License Vocation Nurse in the state of Texas in good standing.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Why Work for Wellsential Health?
- Competitive pay and performance-based evaluations
- Major medical, dental, and vision
- Supplement Insurance: Critical Illness, Hospital, Accident, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance plus more!
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance Program
- PayActiv Paycard- get your paycheck up to 2 days faster plus pay advances!
- Empower 401(k)
- Holiday, Paid Time Off, and Bereavement
- Telehealth services- $0 copay
- Shoes for Crews Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Engagement activities
- Storms of Life Fund for financial emergencies
- Working Advantage a Discount Market Place
APPLY TODAY and join a nonprofit organization where your leadership, compassion, and expertise truly make a difference.
Regency Integrated Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Regency does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory criteria.
Qualifications:E
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF).
- Completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.
- Active License Vocation Nurse in the state of Texas in good standing.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.