ADON pay scale

[Schmoo1022]

Hi everyone,

I am interviewing for an ADON position and was wondering what an average salary would be. I know there are many variables that go into determining salary, so I will tell you what I know so far. First, I have 6 years charge nurse experience, No ADON experience. The facility is 50 beds and is in Massachusetts. I am sure I will be expected to take call.

Thanks!

[SE_BSN_RN, BSN]

I agree, agree, agree!!! I worked for a short time as the SDC in my facility (YES as an LPN!!) and I agree with ALL of this! If you have a family and want your time to be yours, stay as a staff nurse! I enjoyed the SDC work, but not the calls in the middle of the night when someone called in and I had to get up and make a million calls at 2 AM to cover the shift. And if I couldn't....guess who went in and did the shift? ADON won't be any different than that, I can promise you that.

[SE_BSN_RN, BSN]

And wrong you were. I start in two weeks, would take me sooner if my current employer would let me go early. Actually there are TWO ADON's and the DON in this rehab/LTC facility. I'm looking forward to it. Leaving ER with it's major click and 12 hour/no lunch shifts will be a dream come true!!

OHHHH honey you have the wool over your eyes. You may get a lunch, and an hour lunch at that, but your days won't be 8-5. And 2 ADON's in a 50 bed facility?! I would love to be a floor nurse in that building!! I'd also be wary of lay-off's too!

[sls73]

My ADON makes roughly $70,000 a year. Also puts in more than his fair share of hours and being on call. I wont say that it's 12 hour consistently everyday, but if there is a call off or an admission that needs some help, he stays. I believe he is doing on average a 10 hour day 5 days per week, counting his on call stuff too. Its a 59 bed facility.