Assistant Director of Nursing
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About the job
Assistant Director of Nursing Needed!! Come Join our Avante Skilled Nursing Facility
Are you passionate about patient care and helping others? Then make Avante Group, Inc part of your work family!!
Avante at Ocala is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Department and to direct the in-service educational programs in accordance with current federal, state and local standards governing the facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to ensure that the highest level of quality care is maintained at all times.
Why Avante?
At Avante, we believe in providing the highest quality of care to our residents while fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our team.
Benefits You’ll Love:
✔ Competitive Compensation
✔ Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision and more!)
✔ Strong Retirement Plan for Your Future
✔ Paid Time Off & Holidays to Recharge
✔ Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in Your Education
✔ Health & Wellness Programs to Keep You Feeling Your Best
✔ Employee Recognition Programs – Win prizes & an annual cruise!
✔ A Collaborative Work Environment – We value your voice! (Employee surveys, check-ins, & town halls)
✔ Advancement Opportunities – Grow Your Career with Us!
What we are looking for
- Must be a Registered Nurse, according to state requirements, in good standing and
meet all applicable federal and state licensure requirements.
- Must maintain current CPR certification.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must show ability to read and write in a legible and understandable manner.
- Must speak and understand English.
- Previous experience in a hospital, long-term care facility or other healthcare
related facility.
- Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing and
medical practices and procedures and laws, regulations and guidelines governing
long-term care.
- Must possess the ability to plan and develop new programs.
- Positive attitude toward the elderly.
- Must be willing to seek out methods and principles and be willing to incorporate
them into existing training practices.
Background Screening Requirement:
This position requires background screening through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Learn more : https://info.flclearinghouse.com
If you are passionate about patient care and rewarding work environment, Don’t Hesitate- Apply Today!
Avante provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Veterans' status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, genetic information or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal requirements, Avante complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Avante expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, Veterans' status or any other category protected by law. Improper interference with the ability of Avante's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including, discharge.
From Avante at Ocala's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Avante at Ocala
Avante at Ocala is a 133 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Avante at Ocala, opens in a new tab)-bed nursing home in Ocala, FL, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and advanced practice providers. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Avante at Ocala
Based in Ocala, FLHires in FloridaPay on its listings: 18.8% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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