Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Company: Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: May 17, 2025

Job Description:

Are you looking to join a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of older adults in a faith-based community? Find camaraderie and opportunities for growth at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center, located in Johnston, Iowa. We are currently seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing who will live and reflect our values of compassion, excellence, inclusion, integrity, and collaboration.
Exceptional Compensation and Benefits Package:

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  
• Employer contributions for Health Savings Account (HSA)
  
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
  
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer contributions
  
• Employee assistance program
  
• Tuition reimbursement
  
• Pay Active - a service that allows employees to access their earned wages before payday
  
• Paid time off (PTO) with cash out option
  
• Annual Merit Increases
  
  Salary: Up to $89,000 annually
  Shift: Day Shift
  Job Responsibilities:
  
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  • The Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing with the administration of assigned nursing units, including policy development, organizational planning and the direction of the delivery of geriatric nursing care, as well as the development and monitoring of standards of gerontological nursing practices.
    
  • Assists the Director of Nursing in day-to-day functions of the Nursing Department.
    
  • Assists in the management of nursing staff. Completes daily rounds of the assigned units to ensure that all nursing staff are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards and Federal, State, and organizational rules, regulations, and guidelines.
    
  • Completes nursing care functions for the facility. Informs staff of new admissions, reviews nurses notes, monitors medication passes and treatments, provides direct nursing care as needed.
    
    Requirements:
    
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    • Iowa RN license required.
      
    • CPR certified
      
    • At least 1 year supervisory experience required.
      
    • At least 1 year recent clinical experience related to geriatric nursing
      
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