Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), Registered Nurse

Job overview

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), Registered Nurse role is onsite in Denver, CO, with pay of $110,000–$120,000 per year. The position supports clinical operations at Heights Care & Rehabilitation and works alongside the Director of Nursing to promote resident care and outcomes. The ADON helps lead nursing staff and facility clinical operations, supporting compliance, quality improvement, infection prevention, education, admissions, care planning, and staffing. The role contributes to consistent, high-quality resident care while helping develop the nursing team and maintain regulatory readiness.

What you'll do

• Support and mentor nursing staff
• promote resident care and outcomes
• assist with clinical compliance and regulatory readiness
• investigate incidents and implement corrective actions
• monitor quality measures and performance improvement
• assist with infection prevention and clinical education
• participate in admissions, care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• support staffing, scheduling, and clinical operations
• serve as a clinical resource and leader.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant director of nursing

registered nurse

nursing leadership

skilled nursing

resident care

quality improvement

infection prevention

denver co

heights care & rehabilitation

full-time

onsite

$110k–$120k/year

colorado rn license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package
• paid time off
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• leadership development and career advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Leadership development and career growth opportunities; comprehensive benefits package.

About the employer

Heights Care & Rehabilitation is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.