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Care Initiatives
Assistant DON (ADON) - RN
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What they do
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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Position range in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metropolitan Statistical Area $66k
- $80k Per Year Assistant DON (ADON)
- RN Care Initiatives
Occupation:
Registered NursesLocation:
Sioux City, IA- 51101
Job Type:
Full TimePosted:
08/07/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
NLX | Care InitiativesWeb Site:
usnlx.com Job #: 295443140 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Westwood Specialty Care , a 85-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Sioux City, IA, is now hiring! Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) Make a Difference Every Day- Join Care Initiatives as an Assistant Director of Nursing!
What You'll Do & Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the DON in planning, organizing, and directing the nursing department, with the aim of gaining valuable experience and expertise for potential advancement within the organization.
- Conduct regular rounds to monitor care delivery concerns and progress; acknowledge the progress while proposing and helping implement solutions to address concerns.
- Enforce policies and guide the team, fostering both personal and team growth.
- Support and coach RN's to promote teamwork and high-quality care.
- Manage administrative functions to enhance department efficiency and pave the way for future growth.
- Communicate effectively with residents and families regarding care needs.
- Document care accurately to meet clinical, regulatory, and facility standards.
- F ollow infection control, safety, and compliance protocols at all times.
- Participate in an on-call rotation with other members of the leadership team.
Qualifications:
- Valid RN license in good standing. License must be valid within the state of Iowa, or ability to activate.
- Current, valid CPR Certification.
- Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations and laws.
- A desire to learn and grow as part of a quality focused clinical team.
- A strong commitment to helping others and consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion. Why Join Care Initiatives?
Competitive Compensation:
Earn a highly competitive wage.Comprehensive Benefits:
Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement savings plan , PTO, and more.Referral Bonus Program:
Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.Tuition Reimbursement:
Develop your skills with company paid training and education to take your career to the next level.