Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) assists the Director of Nursing (DON) in overseeing nursing care, clinical operations, staff development, and infection prevention initiatives within our senior living community. This leadership role supports quality resident care, staff education, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across a 24/7 healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the DON with planning, coordinating, and managing nursing services
• Support hiring, coaching, evaluating, and supervising nursing staff
• Conduct clinical rounds and monitor resident conditions
• Serve as co-designated Infection Preventionist in accordance with CMS, CDC, and IDPH guidelines
• Coordinate staff education, orientation, competencies, and annual in-services
• Support compliance with Federal and State regulations, HIPAA, and resident rights
• Assist with scheduling coverage and staffing needs as necessary
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality resident care
• Participate in on-call rotation and leadership coverage as needed
• Coordinate employee TB testing and annual influenza vaccination programs

Qualifications

Required:

• Active Illinois RN license in good standing
• 3–5 years of nursing experience, preferably in long-term care, skilled nursing, or senior living
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Strong understanding of IDPH, CMS, and long-term care regulations
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred:

• BSN preferred
• Infection Preventionist training/certification
• Wound Care Certification (WCC or CWOCN)

Why Join The Admiral at the Lake?

• Mission-driven senior living community
• Collaborative leadership environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident care and staff development
• Supportive and team-oriented culture

Apply Today

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced nursing leader who is passionate about resident-centered care and staff development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Admiral at the Lake provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Admiral at the Lake will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person