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Assistant Director of Nursing - ADON, RN-LVN

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About the job

Overview

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) – RN/LVN supports the Director of Nursing in overseeing nursing operations, clinical quality initiatives, staffing activities, and regulatory compliance. This nursing leadership role helps maintain high standards of resident care through clinical oversight, quality monitoring, staff development, and operational support. The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) – RN/LVN collaborates with nursing leadership to promote resident safety, survey readiness, infection prevention, and continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Director of Nursing with clinical oversight, nursing operations, staffing coordination, clinical audits, and documentation expectations.
  • Lead investigations and clinical follow-up activities related to incidents, quality concerns, and identified trends.
  • Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives, survey readiness activities, and implementation of corrective action plans.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop nursing leadership personnel and frontline nursing staff.
  • Promote compliance with infection prevention standards, resident safety practices, and organizational policies.
  • Support abuse prevention awareness and enforcement activities.
  • Help ensure patient and resident safety through effective clinical leadership and oversight.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

  • Current (RN/LVN) license in good standing.
  • Minimum of two years charge nurse and supervisory experience in a long­ term care setting is preferred.
  • Long-term care leadership experience preferred.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Benefits/EEO

What We Offer You

  • Competitive Wages
  • 401k with match
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Insurance
  • Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday & Paid Holidays
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Tuition & CEU Reimbursement
  • Rewards & Recognition Program

EEOC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.

From Cantex Continuing Care's job posting for Lancaster, TX, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Cantex Continuing Care

Cantex Continuing Care operates 37 (source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information) Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Texas. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, nursing assistants and therapists. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information

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