Job Description

Overview

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON – RN)

Pediatric Specialty Care at Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA

Strong pediatric care starts with strong nursing leadership.

PSC at Philadelphia is seeking an experienced pediatric nurse leader who sets clear expectations, develops staff, and follows through. As ADON, you’ll partner with the Director of Nursing to strengthen clinical practice, staff accountability, and a culture of respect.

We’re looking for a visible leader who earns trust, handles difficult conversations directly, and stays calm when situations become challenging.

Your Impact

• Lead daily operations: Support staffing, clinical decisions, and consistent resident care.
• Develop the team: Lead education, validate competencies, and guide new employees.
• Hold standards: Coach staff, address performance concerns, and follow through.
• Improve quality: Use audits, incident reviews, and outcomes to drive improvement.
• Build trust: Resolve concerns professionally with staff, families, and interdisciplinary partners.

What You Bring

• Active Pennsylvania RN license and BSN.
• At least three years of nursing experience, including pediatrics.
• Demonstrated nursing leadership and staff education experience.
• Experience with quality improvement, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance.
• BLS required; PALS or ENPC preferred.
• Sound clinical judgment and the ability to lead through conflict and change.

Why PSC?

Help medically fragile and technology-dependent children reach their fullest potential in a nurturing, home-like setting. Your leadership will shape both their care and the team delivering it.

Bring your pediatric expertise. Set the standard. Help your team succeed. Apply today.

Responsibilities

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON - RN):

• Clinical leader supporting the Director of Nursing daily oversight of clinical care
• Monitor staff clinical skills and hold staff accountable to given rules & regulations of the facility
• Communicate consistently with Director of Nursing to discuss current issues, recommendations for improvement and updates on ongoing issues
• Assist Director of Nursing with regular staff meetings
• Supervise/ assess staff competencies and give real time feedback to employees
• Provide staff education, facilitate continuing education and yearly educational requirements
• Execute and analyze nursing audits and make recommendations for improvement
• Verify that staff are following individual plans of care and ISP’s for each resident
• Complete risk assessments and investigate any unusual occurrences or clinical incidents
• Prepare schedules for the facility
• Work in collaboration with HR in the recruitment of new staff
• Monitor new employee (s) education throughout their 90 day evaluation period
• Address any complaints made by family members or members of the care team
• Responsible for notification to DHS if child abuse suspected in accordance with Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) policies when Director of Nursing not available
• Remain knowledgeable of PA code chapters 3800 and 6400 regulating group homes and residential facilities

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Qualifications

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON - RN):

• Registered nurse (RN) with a valid PA nursing license, BSN required
• Proven work experience as a nursing leader and educator
• Minimum of three years ’ nursing experience, pediatrics preferred
• BLS required, PALS or ENPC preferred
• Experience with performance improvement, infection control and regulatory processes
• Knowledge of chronic or acutely ill pediatric patient population and their cognitive and developmental needs
• Team management skills
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
• Well-developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Recognized as a mature leader with the ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.