Ascension

RN Assistant Director of Nursing

Ascension$92K — $125K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse licensure required prior to hire or transfer.
  • BLS Provider certification preferred.
  • Diploma from an accredited nursing school required.
  • 5 years of nursing experience required, with 10 years preferred.
  • 2 years of leadership or management experience required, with 5 years preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in directing nursing services and resources in a long-term care setting.
  • Develop and implement clinical services and programs.
  • Communicate policies and procedures to clinical staff effectively.
  • Evaluate quality of care and audit quality indicators regularly.
  • Monitor and manage nursing budgets closely.
  • Oversee staffing activities such as hiring, orientation, and performance evaluations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedules.
  • Retirement plan with employer contributions.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Chicago, IL

Facility: Resurrection Life Center

Department: Nursing Admin

Schedule: Full Time, Day , overtime as needed

Salary Range: $92,493.52 - $125,138.10 per year

How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Lead Clinical Operations: Support daily nursing operations in a skilled nursing facility by providing hands-on clinical leadership, assisting with resident care on the floor as needed, and ensuring high-quality, resident-centered care at all times.
  • Ensure Regulatory Compliance & Quality: Conduct clinical audits, monitor quality indicators, and maintain compliance with CMS, state, and federal long-term care regulations while driving continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  • Recruit, Develop & Retain Nursing Staff: Assist with hiring, onboarding, scheduling, coaching, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and ongoing staff education to build a strong, engaged nursing team.
  • Support Resident Care & Team Success: Oversee admissions, discharges, and transfers, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, communicate clinical policies and best practices, and step in to support floor staff whenever needed to ensure exceptional resident outcomes.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • BLS Provider preferred.


Education:

  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.


Work Experience:

  • 5 years of experience required.
  • 10 years of experience preferred.
  • 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
  • 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.


Responsibilities

  • Lead Clinical Operations: Support daily nursing operations in a skilled nursing facility by providing hands-on clinical leadership, assisting with resident care on the floor as needed, and ensuring high-quality, resident-centered care at all times.
  • Ensure Regulatory Compliance & Quality: Conduct clinical audits, monitor quality indicators, and maintain compliance with CMS, state, and federal long-term care regulations while driving continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  • Recruit, Develop & Retain Nursing Staff: Assist with hiring, onboarding, scheduling, coaching, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and ongoing staff education to build a strong, engaged nursing team.
  • Support Resident Care & Team Success: Oversee admissions, discharges, and transfers, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, communicate clinical policies and best practices, and step in to support floor staff whenever needed to ensure exceptional resident outcomes.


Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • BLS Provider preferred.


Education:

  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.


Work Experience:

  • 5 years of experience required.
  • 10 years of experience preferred.
  • 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
  • 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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