Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Job overview

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) role is onsite in Laporte, PA, with a schedule of 8:00 AM–4:30 PM and additional hours as needed. Compensation is not specified; the posting offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare provides short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Working with the Director of Nursing, the ADON oversees clinical operations, supports nursing staff, and helps ensure regulatory compliance and quality resident care. The role contributes to resident outcomes through clinical oversight, staff support, infection control, and attention to resident dignity and experience.

What you'll do

• Support daily Nursing Department operations
• ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• assist with policy development and regulatory surveys
• provide 24-hour accountability for nursing care on assigned units
• review admissions, orders, assessments, and care plans
• oversee medication and treatment records, infection control logs, and audits
• manage nursing schedules and assignments
• support staff education and coaching
• participate in Medicare and care plan meetings
• promote resident dignity and timely call-bell response.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant director of nursing

laporte pa

highlands rehabilitation & healthcare center

full-time

day shift

8:00 am–4:30 pm

$10,000 sign-on bonus

nursing leadership

clinical operations

resident care

infection control

pennsylvania rn license

aha bls

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• daily pay
• paid time off
• holiday pay
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Why this role

Full-time, day shift, onsite schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with additional hours as needed. Requires an accredited nursing-school graduate, active Pennsylvania RN license, current AHA BLS, and valid state identification.

About the employer

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