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Bishop Drumm Retirement Center

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Pay: $89,000/yr

Posted: 06/19/2026

Location: Johnston, IA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/12/2026

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An Assistant Director of Nursing manages and supervises all nursing staff at a hospital or long term care facility. Manages communications with physicians, manages budgets and expenses, and assists other administrators with managing operations. Monitors staff schedules and the quality of nursing care at the facility. Maintains professional license or certification requirements.

$78,894 / year median in Iowa

+16% projected growth

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Make This Summer the

Season You Lead and Inspire Now Hiring:

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Bishop Drumm Retirement Center | Johnston, Iowa This summer, take the next step in your nursing leadership career at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center. Guided by our core values of Compassion, Excellence, Inclusion, Integrity, and Collaboration, you'll help create an environment where residents and staff thrive. If you're an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for geriatric care and leadership, we'd love to welcome you to our team. Why Join Bishop Drumm Retirement Center? Competitive Compensation Earn up to $89,000 annually $5,000 Sign-on Bonus! $2500 paid after first 30 days and $2500 paid after 6 months Exceptional Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance 401(k) with up to 4% employer match Employer contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA) Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off (PTO) with cash-out option Annual Merit Increases Assistant Director of Nursing Responsibilities As our Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), you will: Support and lead nursing staff through daily rounds, coaching, and regulatory compliance oversight Promote exceptional resident care through treatment reviews and hands-on clinical support when needed Assist with policy development and organizational planning to maintain excellence in geriatric nursing care Foster a positive, collaborative culture built on compassion and teamwork Help ensure quality outcomes and adherence to state and federal regulations Qualifications Current Iowa Registered Nurse (RN) license required Minimum one year of nursing leadership or supervisory experience At least one year of recent clinical experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or geriatric nursing preferred Current CPR certification Build a Career That Makes a Difference Make this summer the season you grow your leadership career while making a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults. Apply today to join the caring team at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, Iowa.