Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Skilled Nursing Unit | Full-Time
Galleria Woods Senior Living | Birmingham, AL

Pay Range: $85,000–$96,500
Retention Bonus: $10,000

Galleria Woods Senior Living—a premier senior living community—is seeking an experienced and compassionate Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support our 30-bed, low-acuity Skilled Nursing Unit.

If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where your clinical expertise is respected, your voice is valued, and your work–life balance truly matters, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

At Galleria Woods, you’ll work alongside a collaborative leadership team in a culture built on teamwork, trust, and purpose. You’ll also have the privilege of caring for—and learning from—some of the wisest people on earth, all while being supported by an organization that invests in your professional growth and future.

Don’t just work a job. Be part of an extraordinary life.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Nursing plays a vital leadership role in ensuring high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, and staff support within the Skilled Nursing Unit. This position serves as a key partner to the Director of Nursing and helps lead nursing operations across all shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current Alabama Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of two years’ experience in geriatric nursing and/or a BSN
• At least two years of nursing management experience, preferably in long-term care
• Prior management experience required
• Ability to fulfill some on-call responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities

• Supervise and support direct nursing care within the Skilled Nursing Unit
• Provide hands-on nursing care when advanced clinical needs arise
• Conduct routine rounds to ensure quality care, safety, and cleanliness
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of medical records
• Coordinate, conduct, and document MDS assessments and resident care plans when the MDS Nurse is unavailable
• Supervise nursing staff across all shifts, including staffing, scheduling, orientation, counseling, and performance evaluations
• Assist with onboarding and ongoing training of nursing personnel
• Participate in resident and family counseling and care coordination
• Respond promptly and effectively to emergency situations
• Serve as Acting Director of Nursing in the DON’s absence
• Maintain clear, consistent communication across shifts and departments

Why Galleria Woods?

• Supportive, team-focused leadership culture
• Low-acuity, 30-bed Skilled Nursing Unit
• Competitive salary and $10,000 retention bonus
• A workplace that genuinely values balance, growth, and purpose

Galleria Woods Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

👉 Learn more and apply today:
https://www.galleriawoodsseniorliving.com/careers