Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Recruiting Partner: Kelley Crockett
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin | Healthcare Services | Not Remote | $95,000 to $110,000 | Job ID: 174106
Job Summary
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Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Location: Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | No Formal On-Call
A Rare Leadership Opportunity in Long-Term Care
If you’re a nurse leader looking for a role where you can make a real impact without sacrificing balance, this opportunity stands out.
Join a well-established, mission-driven senior living community with a strong reputation for quality care, leadership stability, and a team-first culture. This is a highly visible role where you’ll partner directly with an experienced Director of Nursing and play a key role in shaping clinical outcomes, staff development, and overall resident experience.
Position Overview
The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) supports the Director of Nursing in leading the clinical team and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, resident-centered care in a skilled nursing setting.
This role goes beyond traditional ADON responsibilities- offering the opportunity to take ownership of infection prevention, staff development, and clinical operations, while helping maintain a safe, home-like environment for residents.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with the Director of Nursing to oversee daily clinical operations
- Serve as the Infection Preventionist, leading infection control initiatives and compliance
- Drive staff education and development, including onboarding and ongoing training
- Support survey readiness, audits, and regulatory compliance (CMS, OBRA, state guidelines)
- Mentor and guide nursing staff to promote a culture of accountability and excellence
- Contribute to Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives
- Foster a collaborative, resident-focused environment across departments
This ADON MUST HAVE
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
- 3+ years of experience in skilled nursing or long-term care
- Proven leadership experience (Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, or similar)
- Strong understanding of survey readiness, regulatory compliance, and quality measures
- Infection Prevention experience or willingness to obtain certification
- A hands-on, adaptable leader who takes initiative and ownership
What Makes This Role Different
- No formal on-call requirement (rare for this level)
- Stable, supportive leadership with strong tenure
- Opportunity to lead infection prevention and staff development initiatives
- Mission-driven culture with a focus on both residents and employees
- Strong sense of community and team engagement
Competitive Compensation & Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Additional perks and employee-focused programs
Next Steps
If you’re a motivated nursing leader ready to step into a role where you can lead, influence, and grow,PLEASE APPLY!
This search is being conducted confidentially. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly for next steps.
JOB ID: 174106
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