Cassia

Assistant Director of Nursing ADON

Valley View Village - Des Moines, IA - Full Time

Valley View Village, a Cassia community, is hiring an experienced RN to join our team as the Assistant Director of Nursing. This is a wonderful opportunity to grow your nursing leadership career in a supportive environment where teamwork, quality care, and professional development are highly valued. Staff enjoy a favorable staff-to-resident ratio which allows us to provide exceptional care and build meaningful relationships with residents. 

As the Assisted Director of Nursing at Valley View Village, you will provide leadership and oversight to licensed nurses and care staff, ensuring high-quality resident care and compliance with all nursing and health department standards. This role also serves as the Infection Control Nurse, overseeing the Antibiotic Stewardship Program and wound care management.  If you’re looking for a rewarding role in a supportive, nonprofit community, we’d love to have you join our team!

Position Type: Full-Time

Shifts Available: 
Day 7:00 am to 3:30 pm and on-call as needed, with occasional MOD weekends.

Location: 2571 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Assistant Director of Nursing Responsibilities:

  • Work to coordinate, oversee, and provide resident-related care.
  • Manage and assign tasks to nursing staff on the assigned unit.
  • Work with the DON to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Notify attending physicians and family members of significant changes in a resident's condition and take follow up action as necessary.
  • Monitor in-house transfers, transfers to other facilities, and discharge planning.
  • Document and maintain paperwork, referral records, and reports.
  • Display a courteous attitude and respect for all residents, families, and staff.
  • Step in to support the nursing floor and provide direct patient care when needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Assistant Director of Nursing Qualifications:
  • Must have a current Iowa RN license or have RN licensure within the compact states.
  • Must have strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Self-starter with a desire to be a part of a team.
  • Current CPR Certification.
  • 3-5 years of experience as a nurse supervisor in a skilled health care facility required.
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities.
Cassia Benefits:
  • Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
  • Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees
  • Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members
About Us:

Valley View Village is a continuum of care campus located on 16 sprawling acres. Our campus takes pride in winning the blue-ribbon award for excellent infection control as well as receiving the 2025 Customer Experience Award in multiple categories. At Valley View Village, you'll often hear laughter filling our halls. We value our employees and take pride in recognizing their hard work.  Staff enjoy a work-life balance, food discounts, and connecting with our amazing residents. 

Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.valleyviewvillage.org

Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!

 

Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.

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