Assistant Director of Nursing; ADON

At Horizon House, residents know that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. If you’re looking for a career where you’re valued, not just as an employee but as part of the community, you’re in the right place.

Employees are part of the family here—and you’ll feel it from day one. Residents want to know about your life, your family, and your goals. Every December, they organize their own staff appreciation campaign—raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to thank the people who make Horizon House home. That level of respect and generosity is rare in senior living.

Many of our staff have worked here for years, some for decades. That consistency matters—to residents, to your coworkers, and to your own career growth. When you join Horizon House, you’re joining a team that stays.

We’re a nonprofit Life Plan Community in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood. There’s no corporate headquarters making decisions from another state. We’re local, independent, and focused on one thing: creating a community where older adults thrive on their own terms.

Compensation & Health

• Competitive pay and regular performance reviews
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with low deductibles
• Life insurance, AD&D, legal protection, and pet insurance options
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off: vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays
• Student loan assistance up to $1,200 annually

Education & Growth

• Up to $8,000 per year in tuition reimbursement for you and your dependents
• Company-paid training and continuing education support
• Clear pathways for career advancement
• Free gym and saltwater pool access
• ORCA card and parking discounts

We're seeking an experienced and compassionate Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to help lead our Assisted Living team and ensure residents receive outstanding clinical support every day.

Working in partnership with the Director of Nursing (DON), the ADON provides hands‑on clinical leadership, mentors and develops care staff, and helps maintain a culture of excellence, accountability, and resident‑centered care. This is an ideal opportunity for a nurse leader who enjoys being visible on the floor, coaching teams, and making a direct impact on residents' lives.

Starting Pay Range: $115,000 to $125,000 annually

• Maintains a visible, hands‑on leadership presence on the floor to support safe, timely, and dignified resident care, while providing day‑to‑day direction to the full care team.
• Leads, develops, and manages assigned staff to ensure a high performing, engaged, and compliant workforce. Directly supervises Nursing Assistants. Provides defined dotted‑line oversight for Medication Technicians and Resident Care Coordinators (RCCs), who report directly to the Director of Nursing (DON).
• Ensures nursing practice, documentation, medication administration, and infection‑control processes meet regulatory and facility standards
• Ensures nursing staff are prepared and confident in their roles by delivering orientation, ongoing in‑service education, and just‑in‑time coaching that closes identified knowledge and skill gaps.
• Plans, completes, and documents skills competency checks and re‑validations for Resident Care Coordinators (RCCs), Medication Technicians, and NACs to confirm qualifications and demonstrated compliance with facility and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures resident safety and well‑being by monitoring for changes in condition, incidents, and unusual occurrences, responding promptly, and reporting concerns to the Director of Nursing,…