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Assistant Director of Nursing in Houston

Date Posted: 31 August 2026

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Job Description

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) – Long-Term Care

 

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support the Director of Nursing in overseeing nursing services and clinical operations within our long-term care facility. This leadership role helps ensure quality resident care, regulatory compliance, effective staffing, and strong clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the Director of Nursing with the overall management and supervision of nursing services.
  • Support the delivery of safe, compassionate, and person-centered resident care.
  • Provide clinical leadership, guidance, and support to nursing staff and department leaders.
  • Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and facility policies.
  • Assist with staffing, scheduling, employee performance, orientation, education, and retention.
  • Monitor clinical documentation, care plans, quality measures, and resident outcomes.
  • Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Support survey readiness and the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
  • Promote effective communication among nursing staff, residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Assist in identifying clinical and operational concerns and implementing appropriate solutions.

Qualifications

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state, in good standing.
  • Approximately 3–5 years of progressive nursing experience, with long-term care or skilled nursing experience strongly preferred.
  • Previous charge nurse, supervisory, management, or nursing leadership experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of long-term care clinical practices, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and support nursing staff while maintaining accountability.
  • Excellent clinical judgment, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

Benefits

  • Benefits may include health, dental and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, holidays, and professional development, subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.

 

This is a great opportunity for a professional looking to grow in a key leadership role while making a meaningful impact.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or reach out at 262-406-8812 for more information about this opportunity.

Apply or submit your resume to: chloe.jakscht@gogpac.com

All inquiries are strictly confidential.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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