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Lantern Park Specialty Care , a 90-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Coralville, IA, is now hiring!

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) – RN

Lantern Park Specialty Care • Coralville, IA

Full-Time | Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Make Your Next Career Move Matter

At Lantern Park Specialty Care—part of Care Initiatives, Iowa’s largest non-profit skilled-nursing network—you’ll lead a talented nursing team that shares your passion for exceptional resident care. If you’re an experienced RN who thrives on mentoring others and driving clinical excellence, discover how far your leadership can take you as our next Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON).

What You’ll Do

+ Partner with the Director of Nursing to plan, organize, and evaluate all nursing services.

+ Coach, develop, and inspire RNs, LPNs, and CNAs to deliver safe, resident-centered care.

+ Lead quality-improvement initiatives using current best practices and regulatory standards.

+ Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure positive clinical outcomes and resident satisfaction.

+ Serve as acting DON in the Director’s absence—gaining hands-on leadership experience that prepares you for your next career step.

What Sets Us Apart

+ Competitive salary with shift-differential opportunities

+ Pay on Demand: access your earnings when you need them

+ Comprehensive benefits: affordable medical, dental, vision, PTO, and life insurance

+ 403(b) retirement plan with company match

+ Robust tuition & CEU reimbursement plus paid leadership training

+ Generous referral bonuses—grow the team and boost your paycheck

+ Mission-driven culture: serve in a non-profit organization where every dollar is reinvested in resident care, staff development, and facility improvements

Qualifications

+ Current Iowa RN license (or ability to obtain quickly)

+ CPR certification

+ Prior supervisory or charge-nurse experience in long-term or post-acute care preferred

+ Working knowledge of federal & state LTC regulations—or a strong desire to learn

+ A collaborative leadership style rooted in empathy, accountability, and continuous improvement

Ready to Lead With Purpose?

Join a statewide organization that promotes from within, values your voice, and empowers you to shape the future of resident care. Apply today and start making an impact at Lantern Park Specialty Care.

Care Initiatives is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Care Initiatives is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Details

Pay Type Hourly