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ADON Salary - CCHC

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$79K - $105K/yr

General Purpose Define the rolls and responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). Assists the Director of Nursing in directing activities of licensed and non-licensed personnel whom ...

Tiburon Hills

ADON

Vista, CA · On-site

$110 - $160/hr

## ADONApplylocations: Reo Vista Healthcare Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR178493# **General Purpose**The primary purpose of your job position is to provide ...

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Rehab Centre

ADON

Vista, CA · On-site

$110 - $160/hr

## ADONApplylocations: Reo Vista Healthcare Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR178493# **General Purpose**The primary purpose of your job position is to provide ...

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Pacs

RN Assistant Director of Nursing

Sacramento, CA

$60 - $70/hr

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - Vineyard Post Acute🌟 📍 Full-Time | RN Required | $60.00 - $70.00/hr * Schedule: Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday Are you a passionate Registered ...

PACS

RN Assistant Director of Nursing

Petaluma, CA · On-site

$60 - $70/hr

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - Vineyard Post Acute🌟 📍 Full-Time | RN Required | $60.00 - $70.00/hr * Schedule: Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday Are you a passionate Registered ...

Aurora San Diego

Staffing Coordinator

San Diego, CA · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

Advises CNO/ADON of potential staffing needs that may require hiring FT, PT, or PD staff. Manages appropriate usage of staff, manages appropriate usage of overtime hours. * Ensures time keeping ...

Aurora San Diego

Staffing Coordinator

San Diego, CA · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

Advises CNO/ADON of potential staffing needs that may require hiring FT, PT, or PD staff. Manages appropriate usage of staff, manages appropriate usage of overtime hours. * Ensures time keeping ...

Aurora San Diego

Staffing Coordinator

San Diego, CA · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

Advises CNO/ADON of potential staffing needs that may require hiring FT, PT, or PD staff. Manages appropriate usage of staff, manages appropriate usage of overtime hours. * Ensures time keeping ...

HumanGood

Registered Nurse - Full-time

Escondido, CA · On-site

$62 - $76/hr

Current or prior ADON or RN management experience is highly desirable. Full-time PM Positions with Benefits 3:00 PM- 11:00 PM $45.00-$55.00/hr. (DOE) A day in the life may include: * Ensuring a safe ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for adon in California is $90,623.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,000.00 and $99,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An ADON (Assistant Director of Nursing) is a nursing leadership role typically found in healthcare facilities like hospitals or nursing homes. They assist the Director of Nursing (DON) in overseeing nursing staff, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and improving patient care. ADONs may also handle administrative duties, staff training, and quality assurance initiatives. Strong leadership, clinical knowledge, and organizational skills are essential for this role.

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As an Assistant Director of Nursing (Adon), you may encounter challenges such as balancing administrative duties with hands-on clinical oversight, managing staff shortage or scheduling conflicts, and ensuring compliance with ever-evolving healthcare regulations. The role requires regular coordination with nurse managers, physicians, and other departments to maintain seamless patient care. Adons often handle conflict resolution and staff training, which can be complex in a fast-paced environment. Successfully navigating these challenges helps support a positive workplace culture and high standards of care for patients.

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To excel as an Assistant Director of Nursing (Adon), you typically need a valid RN license, a bachelor's degree in nursing, and experience in nursing leadership or supervisory roles. Familiarity with healthcare compliance standards, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and staff scheduling tools is highly beneficial. Strong interpersonal skills, organizational abilities, and effective team management set standout candidates apart. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient nursing operations within healthcare facilities.

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ADON Salary - CCHC

PACS

El Cajon, CA • On-site

$79K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

General Purpose
Define the rolls and responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). Assists the Director of Nursing in directing activities of licensed and non-licensed personnel whom provide health care and nursing services to residents on a 24-hour, 7day per week basis.
Essential Duties
  • Assists the DON in planning, developing and supervising the activities of the nursing staff.
  • Assists in the development and implementation of nursing services, objectives, policies and procedures.
  • Works with the DON to recruit, hire and train nursing staff.
  • Assists DON with employee appraisals, and resolving problems including disciplinary action.
  • Acts as the back-up for the DON, RN and LVN staff.
  • May be required to provide direct resident care as needed.
  • Oversees clinical operations, including making daily rounds and monitoring resident conditions.
  • Responsible for ensuring resident safety, and ensuring residents are treated with the utmost respect.
  • Liaison between the residents, family members and the physicians.
  • Attends staff meetings and conducts staff meeting if the DON is unavailable.
  • Provides reports and recommendations to the DON concerning the operation of nursing services
  • Assists the DON in the design, implementation and evaluation of nursing systems that ensure consistent delivery of care and maintains and promotes resident rights.
  • Assists DON with conducting ongoing in-services for the nursing staff • Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the position regarding residents and employees.
  • Must keep abreast of regulatory changes and communicate changes appropriately.

Supervisory Requirements
Assists with the overall supervision and management of the nursing staff.
Qualification
Education and/or Experience
Minimum requirements to perform this position include graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
Must be in good standing with the State Board of Nursing and maintain all required continuing education/licensing requirements.
3-5 years of nurse management, preferably in a long term care facility.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
To preform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the Microsoft Suite products. Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred. Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing. Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Prolonged use of a desk top or laptop computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk and talk, read or hear. Frequent use of all office related equipment to include; copier/scanner/fax, telephone, calculator Travel by auto or airline may be required.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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