Assistant Director of Nursing

Job Description

Job DescriptionAssistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - Full Time

Ponderosa Villa | Crawford, NE

Ponderosa Villa is actively seeking a Full-Time Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our leadership team in Crawford, Nebraska.

At Ponderosa Villa, our mission in skilled nursing is simple: deliver exceptional care while helping every patient achieve the highest level of independence possible. We are a true people-first organization-committed to leading with integrity, empowering our teams, and delivering real outcomes for residents and staff alike.

Compensation & Incentives

• $42-$46 per hour

• $15 per day mileage bonus for employees commuting more than 20 miles each way

Position Overview

The Assistant Director of Nursing works closely with the Director of Nursing to support daily clinical operations, regulatory compliance, staff development, and team performance.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday

• Flex weekends as needed (weekday off taken when a weekend day is worked)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing with:

  • MDS Coordinator

  • Staff development and education

  • Care planning and interdisciplinary coordination

  • Social services collaboration

• Active management of clinical and nursing systems

• Nursing staff scheduling, interviewing, hiring, and disciplinary actions as needed

• Support team building, morale, and staff engagement

• Motivate and guide the clinical team to deliver excellent patient care

• Assist with development and maintenance of nursing programs and initiatives

• Complete required medical forms, reports, evaluations, and documentation

• Perform additional duties as directed by the Director of Nursing

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid time off

Qualifications

• Nebraska RN license in good standing

• Associate degree in nursing required (Bachelor's degree preferred)

• Minimum 2 years of skilled nursing facility nursing experience

• At least 1 year of nursing leadership experience in long-term care preferred

• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly and professionally

• Must speak and understand English

• A genuine love for and commitment to the geriatric population