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Friendship Haven

Skilled ADON Full Time

Fort Dodge, IA · On-site

$73K - $97K/yr

The ADON will be responsible for the household operating smoothly, promoting clinical, and quality excellence, social needs and fiduciary responsibility to enhance the resident's wellbeing and ...

Care Initiatives

Assistant DON (ADON) - RN

Ottumwa, IA · On-site

$71K - $95K/yr

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON - RN) Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) leader looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals during their healthcare journey? If ...

Care Initiatives

Assistant DON (ADON) - RN

Atlantic, IA · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON - RN) Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) leader looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals during their healthcare journey? If ...

Arboreta Healthcare

ADON

Cedar Falls, IA · On-site

$70K - $93K/yr

ADON Cedar Falls Health Care Center Working at Arboreta Healthcare is more than a job. Our team members are the heart and soul of our facilities, providing our patients and residents with ...

Arboreta Healthcare

ADON

Shenandoah, IA · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Assistant Director of Nursing Working at Arboreta Healthcare is more than a job. Our team members are the heart and soul of our facilities, providing our patients and residents with compassionate ...

Trinity Center

RN/LPN FT 2p-10:30p EOW

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$26.50 - $36/hr

Keep DON/ADON informed of resident status and other pertinent matters * Admit and orientate new resident and involves family with orientation * Check physician orders, transfer forms and pre ...

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How much do adon jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for adon in Iowa is $86,249.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,400.00 and $94,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the main challenges an Adon faces in their daily responsibilities?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Adon position, and why are they important?

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.

What is an ADON job?

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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Infographic showing various Adon job openings in Iowa as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $86,249 per year, or $41.5 per hour.
Skilled ADON Full Time

Skilled ADON Full Time

Friendship Haven

Fort Dodge, IA • On-site

$73K - $97K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Friendship Haven (Iowa) rating

4.7

Company rating: 4.7 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Jun 11
Written By Friendship Haven
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Supervised by: Director of Nursing
Purpose of the Position:
A unique and versatile position in the Skilled Nursing/Terrace View Neighborhood of the Friendship Haven campus. The ADON will be responsible for the household operating smoothly, promoting clinical, and quality excellence, social needs and fiduciary responsibility to enhance the resident's wellbeing and ensuring a high level of customer service and satisfaction. The ADON will collaborate with the team, residents and employees to determine what clinical and support services the neighborhood needs to live with faith, passion and purpose.
Essential Duties
  • Responsible for coordinating the care needs for the skilled nursing residents from admission to discharge.
  • Complete admission/discharge paperwork for each resident, making necessary discharge referrals, identifying and implementing education/teaching in preparation for discharge and other miscellaneous duties relating to discharge needs.
  • Provides education and performs care reviews to neighborhood team members.
  • Assists the neighborhood with residents/family/staff concerns, as needed.
  • Assists neighborhood in day-to-day nursing staff vacancies, as needed and able.
  • Assists in other various opportunities, as able and necessary, to meet the care needs of the skilled care residents.
  • Participates in the on-call rotation for in the clinical leadership team.
  • Provide Social Services such as one-on-one counseling, depression screening, reassurance and mental health referrals, as needed.
  • Explain and provide required Medicare notices per federal and state regulations to skilled residents.
  • Work with various outside Agencies, as needed.
  • Develop and update educational materials that can be utilized for teaching and provided to the Skilled resident upon discharge.
  • Serves on Friendship Haven Committees, as needed.
  • Supervises Terrace View nurses and Lead, other members of the IDT as delegated.
  • Assists fellow Co-ADON with other area of Simpson Health Center as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Care Plan and Documentation Functions
  • Facilitates and completes all clinical portions of the care plan and skilled MDSs.
  • Participates in care plan conferences for all household residents and communicates all conference results with team members.
  • Implements nursing/clinical interventions based on identified goals and updates plan accordingly.
  • Responsible for the investigating and reporting all incidents and accidents .
  • Audit clinical documentation to ensure proper entries by team members and checking for completeness, quality assurance documentation and maintenance.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Support the mission, vision and values of Friendship Haven.
  • Abide by Friendship Haven Standards of Personal Performance and Code of Ethics.
  • Ability to work effectively with co-workers in a team environment.
  • Proficiency in computer usage and related applications.
  • Ability to self-initiate with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrate strong organizational/time management skills.
  • Ability to deliver excellent customer service and public relations.

Minimum Requirements
  • Education: Licensed RN, a background in Human Services is beneficial but not required.
  • Must be CPR certified.
  • Long Term Care experience preferred, but not required.
  • MDS certified beneficial, but not required.

Physical Demands
  • Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during work hours.
  • Willing to work beyond normal working hours, and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

Mental Demands
  • Subject to frequent interruptions.
  • May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, families and visitors.

If you are a great team player and passionate about resident-centered care, we want to talk to you! Great benefits!
Apply here: Work With Us - Friendship Haven
Friendship Haven is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. By submitting this application, I certify all information contained within this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that providing false information is grounds for refusing to hire me, or for termination should I be hired.
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