Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)-LPN Assisted Living

Arvum Senior Living proudly manages Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across 8 states, representing over 2,000 units throughout the Gulf Coast and Midwest region. Rooted in our Pillars of Excellence, Arvum creates purpose-driven environments where seniors are supported with compassion and where Team Members find meaningful work, strong culture, and continuous opportunities to grow. As part of one of the largest senior living organizations in the country, Arvum communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026.

About the role

Responsible for providing leadership and coordination of the health and well-being of the residents within the community in coordination with the Director of Health & Wellness. This position is also responsible for the development and implementation of the personal care staff schedule, handling call-offs, and ensuring proper staffing levels.

Responsibilities

• Works with DHW and assists as assigned with those duties
• Creates and posts a timely schedule for all personal care staff
• Responsible for filling any call-offs while ensuring proper staffing levels
• Steps in to fill a staff vacancy if unable to fill through other staff members
• Ensures that the community follows all federal, state, and local laws and regulations as it pertains to clinical care
• Partners with Director of Health and Wellness and other team members to analyze and maintain all resident and team member health safety
• Identifies ongoing needs and services of residents through the assessment/Service Plan in collaboration with DHW
• Partners with other department coordinators to identify, review, and discuss potential changes in levels of care and service needs
• Maintains communications with residents’ family and/or responsible party regarding changes in care or health concerns
• Reviews service plan to learn pertinent information about residents
• Assists/observes medications and treatments for each resident using the medication observation record in accordance with state medication administration regulations
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication
• Helps residents maintain independence; promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident
• Strives to understand and respond to each resident with empathy, always remaining mindful of the resident’s unique communication patterns, history, and basic human needs
• Practices routinely good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards that include disposal and handling of biohazard waste
• Notifies Director of Health Care of any resident and/or family concerns
• Actively participates in change of shift reporting of pertinent information
• Participates in the development of the Service Plan and monthly updates
• Addresses all accidents/incidents immediately and completes incident report
• Addresses all unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment immediately
• Addresses occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks, and hazardous chemicals immediately

Requirements

• Maintains current state license as a Licensed Professional Nurse or a Professional Registered Nurse per state regulations
• Experience in assisted living, home health, or long-term care industries
• Two (2) years experience as a Licensed Nurse preferred
• One (1) year nursing management experience preferred
• Must demonstrate competence in assessment skills, injections/medication administration, follow-up, and triage

Benefits

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive pay with early access to earned wages
• Flexible scheduling
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid training and growth opportunities
• Uniforms (where applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Volunteer time off
• Wellness-related benefits

Why Join Us

Discovery Senior Living earned coveted Great Place to Work® certification for 2025–2026. A large part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. We are constantly challenging how we do things to ensure the lifestyle we offer our residents is the greatest value proposition in the marketplace. It’s just as important that the environment and culture for our team members are constantly refreshed. Embracing and encouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our business and culture, translating to far-reaching positive impacts on our residents and team members.

Our culture and values are deeply rooted in who we are and what we stand for. At Discovery Senior Living, we’re unified by our “Pillars of Excellence,” which include Teamwork, Integrity, Performance, Accountability, Compassion, Hard Work, and Creativity. These values foster innovation and success, guiding us in creating meaningful work environments.