About this opportunity
Life Care Centers of America lists this Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) (Registered Nurse/RN) opportunity in longmont, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
On Call Rotation Required
Life Care Center of Longmont is part of Life Care Centers of America, the largest, privately-owned nursing home company in the United States. We are seeking a passionate and experienced RN to be the next Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for our 187-bed skilled nursing facility (SNF). Life Care Center of Longmont is proud to have achieved the following accolades:
US News & World Report's Best Nursing Homes for 2026 for high-performing long-term care and short-term rehab
"800 Club" membership in 2025, an elite designation of the highest performing businesses on Reputation.com.
5-Star CMS Rating for Quality Measures
4.8 Google star rating out of 666 Google reviews
On Call Rotation Required
Life Care Center of Longmont is part of Life Care Centers of America, the largest, privately-owned nursing home company in the United States. We are seeking a passionate and experienced RN to be the next Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for our 187-bed skilled nursing facility (SNF). Life Care Center of Longmont is proud to have achieved the following accolades:
US News & World Report's Best Nursing Homes for 2026 for high-performing long-term care and short-term rehab
"800 Club" membership in 2025, an elite designation of the highest performing businesses on Reputation.com.
5-Star CMS Rating for Quality Measures
4.8 Google star rating out of 666 Google reviews
On call required; come grown with us!
Position Summary
The RN - Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing (DON) in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Nursing Services department to ensure the highest degree of quality patient care in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements
ASN or BSN from accredited college or university
Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
Two (2) years' geriatric nursing experience preferred, preferably in post-acute care
CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Specific Job Requirements
Maintains a liaison with patients, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for patient needs
Expert knowledge in field of practice
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: nursing care, supervisory responsibilities,, infection control, patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions
Assist the DON in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating and directing the Nursing Services department
Interview, select, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise nursing staff
Assist with overseeing care provided by nursing staff
Oversee infection control responsibilities
Assume the duties of the DON in his or her absence
Provide direct nursing care as necessary
Perform functions of a staff nurse as required
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Assist in the evacuation of patients
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Benefits for Full-Time Associates
medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability coverage
401(k)
paid vacation, sick days and holidays
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
longmont, CO, 80502, US
Who can apply
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