Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Lutheran Life Communities

• $100K — $130K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Illinois RN license required
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 4 years of nursing leadership experience in long-term care or skilled nursing
  • Previous experience as an ADON or DON strongly preferred
  • Strong leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills
  • Experience with Electronic Health Records and Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

  • Support oversight of daily nursing department operations
  • Lead and support nursing staff in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care
  • Assist with staff coaching, mentoring, education, and performance management
  • Monitor clinical quality indicators and support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with all regulations and survey readiness
  • Oversee specialty programs such as Infection Control and Wound Care
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for holistic resident care planning
  • Promote a positive culture focused on accountability and teamwork

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Daily Pay Option
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • WellBeing Mental Health Support
  • 24/7 Chaplain Counseling
  • Professional Development Programs
Full Job Description
Assistant Director of Nursing - Lutheran Home
$100,000-$130,000/year | Full-Time Exempt
Lutheran Life Communities | Arlington Heights, IL


Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights, IL is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support nursing operations within a skilled nursing environment. This is a full-time leadership opportunity offering competitive compensation, strong benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a mission-driven organization.

What You'll Do
• Support oversight of daily nursing department operations within skilled nursing services
• Lead and support nursing staff in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care
• Assist with staff coaching, mentoring, education, and performance management
• Monitor clinical quality indicators and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Help ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and survey readiness
• Oversee or support specialty programs such as Infection Control, Wound Care, Restorative Nursing, Psychotropics, and Fall Prevention
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic resident care planning
• Assist with staffing coordination and nursing leadership coverage as needed
• Support implementation of operational goals and department initiatives
• Promote a positive culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and resident outcomes

Schedule
• Full-time, exempt position
• Hours may vary based on operational and leadership coverage needs

Required Qualifications
• Current Illinois RN license required
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 4 years of nursing leadership experience within long-term care or skilled nursing
• Previous experience as an ADON or DON strongly preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Experience with Electronic Health Records and Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Daily Pay Option
• Tuition Reimbursement
• WellBeing Mental Health Support
• 24/7 Chaplain Counseling
• Professional Development Programs

Ready to Apply?

Join a team where your leadership, compassion, and clinical expertise help improve the lives of residents every day.

Apply today to become an Assistant Director of Nursing.

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

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