What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) – RN or LVN position at LIBERTY HEALTH CARE CENTER?
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) – RN or LVN
Liberty Health Care Center
Liberty, Texas
Full-Time | Nursing Leadership Position
On-Call Rotation Required
Lead With Purpose. Strengthen Clinical Care. Develop an Exceptional Nursing Team.
Liberty Health Care Center is seeking an experienced and motivated RN or LVN to join our nursing leadership team as Assistant Director of Nursing.
Working closely with the Director of Nursing, the ADON helps oversee clinical operations, develop nursing staff, maintain regulatory compliance, and promote consistently high standards of resident care. This is a hands-on leadership role for a licensed nurse who is organized, dependable, and comfortable providing both clinical and operational support throughout the facility.
If you are a confident nurse leader who values accountability, teamwork, and resident-centered care, we encourage you to apply.
Why Join Liberty Health Care Center?
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Full-time nursing leadership position
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Paid time off
- Company-paid life insurance
- Daily Pay available
- Supportive administrative and clinical leadership
- Opportunity to develop employees and influence facility-wide outcomes
- Meaningful leadership role within a skilled nursing environment
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Director of Nursing with the daily oversight of nursing operations
- Help ensure residents receive safe, appropriate, and compassionate clinical care
- Provide leadership, direction, and support to RNs, LVNs, CNAs, and other nursing personnel
- Monitor clinical practices, documentation, physician orders, and changes in resident condition
- Participate in clinical meetings, care planning, quality improvement, and risk-management initiatives
- Support survey readiness and compliance with state, federal, and facility requirements
- Assist with investigating incidents, grievances, clinical concerns, and identified care issues
- Review clinical records for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance
- Identify educational needs and reinforce nursing competencies and best practices
- Coach nursing employees and promote accountability, communication, and teamwork
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, families, department leaders, and interdisciplinary team members
- Assist with infection prevention, skin integrity, fall prevention, and other clinical programs
- Support resident admissions, transfers, and discharges
- Provide direct nursing care and medication administration when operationally necessary and within the nurse’s scope of practice
- Assist with staffing coverage and nursing assignments as needed
- Participate in the nursing on-call rotation as assigned
- Perform leadership duties delegated by the Director of Nursing within the nurse’s licensure and scope of practice
Qualifications
- Active, unencumbered Texas RN or LVN license
- Current CPR certification
- Previous skilled nursing facility experience required
- Previous nursing leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of state and federal long-term care regulations
- Knowledge of clinical documentation, care planning, infection prevention, and quality assurance
- Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lead employees with professionalism, consistency, and accountability
- Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment
- Ability to pass required background screening and drug testing and meet applicable health requirements
The Successful Candidate Will Be
- A visible and approachable clinical leader
- Confident addressing clinical and employee concerns
- Consistent in holding staff accountable to facility expectations
- Organized, dependable, and attentive to detail
- Comfortable coaching and developing nursing employees
- Proactive about survey readiness and regulatory compliance
- Focused on resident safety, quality outcomes, and customer service
- Able to build trust and collaborate across departments
Make Your Next Leadership Move
At Liberty Health Care Center, the ADON plays a vital role in supporting the Director of Nursing, strengthening the nursing department, and helping employees deliver excellent care every day.
If you are ready to bring your clinical knowledge and leadership experience to a team where your contributions matter, apply today.
Job Duties Disclaimer
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet resident, facility, and organizational needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Liberty Health Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected status.
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Supervising : 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person