Assistant Director of Nursing

Join Splendido—an award-winning luxury senior living community where excellence meets compassion and wellness is at the heart of everything we do! Guided by a person-centered wellness model, we focus on supporting the whole individual—while delivering the highest quality of care for our residents. We’re seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) who shares our commitment to wellness and has a passion for supporting team members as they grow in their nursing craft. In this full-time, salaried role, you’ll lead with purpose, supervising a talented team of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and dual-certified CNA/Caregivers in a collaborative, positive environment.

As ADON, you’ll play a key leadership role in maintaining clinical excellence, managing nursing operations, and driving quality improvement initiatives—all while embracing our person-centered approach. We’re looking for someone with strong communication skills, clinical expertise, and the ability to solve problems, stay organized, and adapt in a dynamic setting. Empathy, attention to detail, and a passion for developing and empowering team members are essential. This position requires flexibility to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays—perfect for a leader who thrives on making a meaningful impact every day.

Essential Functions

• Follows policies and practices ensure consistency with current standards promulgated by and appropriate local, state, and federal regulatory bodies.
• Participates in a quality assessment/performance improvement program.
• Identifies and reports deviations from safe practice/risk management issues.
• Is competent in acting in emergency situations based on Safety Manual, Internal and External Emergency Preparedness and other policies.
• Complies with Mather Code of Conduct, Policies, Compliance Programs, and all applicable laws and regulations in performance of one’s job duties; reports all known and suspected violations to his/her supervisor or manager, Mather Compliance Officer, a Human Resources representative, or the confidential employee helpline.
• Establishes, operationalizes, engages team members in, and sustains a Quality Assurance Process Improvement process.
• Performs clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies, protocols, standards of care and practice, regulatory mandates, and within limits of the respective State Nurse Practice Act.
• Applies the concepts of the Mather Wellness Model and the 3 A’s in the care of residents, Achievement, Autonomy, and Affiliation.
• Documents care per documentation policy and standards.
• Assists in licensing and survey preparedness and processes.
• Attends/participates in care center meetings, in-services and committee meetings.
• Supports safety and risk management for nursing operations and staff, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures with respect to resident and employee safety, risk management, residents rights and privacy.
• To serve as a contact for nursing staff, residents and resident representatives to assist with concerns and questions about operations.
• Uses a customer-focused approach to problem solving, goal setting and management philosophy.
• Maintains a courteous and professional manner through interactions with others.
• Maintains Medicare / sub-acute unit within federal and state standards.
• Communicates with residents and families in a timely manner.
• Uses discretion in handling confidential information, incorporating all Federal, State and local privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Interactions with employees, residents, resident representatives, and guests will reflect our commitment to inclusivity.
• Provides input for all relevant human resource functions including but not limited to: hiring, retention, disciplinary actions, and performance evaluations.
• Participates in resident and family education and counseling.
• Ensures that the required parties are notified of a resident change of condition.
• Responsible for protecting and advocating for resident rights.
• Participates in care plan meetings.
• Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to the company Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Create exceptional experiences for internal and external customers in every interaction.
• Operates efficiently within established parameters to maximize available resources.
• Participates in sales and promotion of the community.
• Incorporates fiscal responsibility through the provision of efficient, safe and cost-effective practices in the delivery of care.
• Responsible for covering shifts as a staff nurse, when required.
• Monitors and evaluates staffing ratios and patterns in accordance with needs for nursing care and services.
• Participates in orientation of new employees.
• Increases personal growth and development through formal and informal education programs.
• Facilitates teamwork between functional departments to promote effective operations.
• Participates in employee wellness opportunities and creates opportunities for team members to participate.
• Responsible for keeping abreast of changes in evidence-based practice, regulatory requirements and professional regulations.

Qualifications and Skills
Required:

• Current State RN license.
• Experience in nursing leadership CPR/AED certification.

Preferred:

• Minimum 2 years experience as ADON or management of Medicare unit.

Benefits

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*

Team members are eligible for:

• A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
• A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
• Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
• Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc. 

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Extended illness benefits
• Employee wellness programs
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance is available to benefit eligible team members.

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

About Splendido

Splendido is a Life Plan Community for those age 55 and better. Thanks to our creative and dedicated team members, we offer residents new possibilities each day—along with resort amenities, numerous options for healthy lifestyles, and a breathtaking location in Oro Valley, Arizona. Splendido includes 293 Terrace and Villa Homes, as well as assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation services, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, an art studio, a putting green, and more.

Splendido is located at 13500 Rancho Vistoso Boulevard in Tucson.

About Mather

Mather is one of two parent organizations of Splendido. Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age Well^SM, we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work^®, and has been selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.