RN Assistant Director of Nursing

Overview

RN Assistant Director of Nursing $2500 Sign on (Finance)

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.

Offering $2500 Sign‑on Bonus!!

Join our vibrant, resident‑centered CCRC community in beautiful Houston, where your leadership will directly shape compassionate, high‑quality care across all levels of living. As ADON, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values innovation, collaboration, and a deep commitment to seniors.

Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development and ongoing wellness programs. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including  protection and pet insurance

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Role is also eligible for team‑based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N‑400) application costs, up to $725, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of posting.

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Long‑term care experience preferred.
• Valid and current state (RN) license issued by the appropriate state licensing agency.
• Leadership experience and ability to manage staff schedules, performance, and professional development.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems and long‑term care assessment software.

• Assist the Director of Clinical Services in planning, organizing, developing, and directing day‑to‑day operations of the Clinical Services department in accordance with federal, state, and local standards.
• Develop and maintain nursing documentation systems; coordinate care plans for each resident; oversee day‑to‑day care to ensure care plans are followed.
• Provide direct clinical leadership, including education and guidance to nursing staff on clinical systems, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation by nursing service personnel and direct staff.
• Monitor medication and treatment schedules; work with attending physicians; provide direct care when required.
• Coordinate with ancillary services and compile MDS data for state reporting.
• Collaborate with other team members to establish appropriate level of care in accordance with Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement levels.
• Implement and oversee the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program, including surveillance, outbreak investigation, and education.
• Lead staff development programs, staffing needs assessments, and scheduling of duty hours.
• Review complaints and grievances filed by personnel and/or residents; investigate all allegations of abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property.
• Assist in implementation of policies and procedures to support optimal associate compliance, infection prevention, and resident safety in adherence to OSHA regulations and infection control standards.
• Participate in developing and implementing safety standards and regulations for equipment, supplies, and resident care rooms.
• Maintain compliance with regulations and guidelines; ensure staff compliance with regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Standing, walking, sitting.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl.
• Talk or hear.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Vision.
• Requires interaction with co‑workers, residents or vendors.

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace. Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer.