I'm currently Nursing Supervisor/House supervisor at LTC facility on med A unit. Leaving this facility (we'll just say "unfavorable working conditions" and needing to protect my license). Yesterday I interviewed for case manager position but then a coworker referred me to another facility for an ADON position. Obviously I don't have any job offers yet (second interview for CM position Friday) but I'm at least trying to prepare myself for the possibility of receiving an offer for each and having to decide. Just wanting to make an informed decision. Currently working on my RN-MSN L&M track so the ADON makes sense, however, I am also very interested in case management. Any suggestions from anyone would be helpful...

OP: I work as a Case Manager and have done so for any years. I am also working as a clinical Assistant Nurse Manager. Both I do in the hospital setting. With that said, either is a good choice depending on what it is you are seeking for your career. What setting are you going to work as an ADON or as a Case Manager? I think the best choice for you will be based upon the setting, your experience in that setting, your personality, career ambitions, and life-work balance goals.

For example, since you have experience in management in the SNF setting, the ADON position will not be foreign to you and you can judge a good position vs. a not-so-good position quickly. Also, at some point you can find a facility, even an ALF, that is not a hot mess and be able to use your work experience to make the job simple to do. On the other hand, since case management is new to you, it will be an eye-opening experience and you will spend at least 1 year learning and growing before you will truly feel comfortable doing the job well.