ADON - Hands-On Nursing Leader in Skilled Care

LongTerm Healthcare; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LongTerm Healthcare in Westmont, IL is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our skilled nursing facility leadership team. This hands-on nurse leader will be visible on the floor, support staff, and drive clinical excellence.

You will collaborate with the DON and interdisciplinary teams to mentor nurses and CNAs, monitor care, and ensure regulatory readiness while upholding resident-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, or post-acute setting.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead, coach, and motivate a nursing team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to resident-centered care and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Assist the DON with the overall management of the nursing department.
• Provide clinical leadership to RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and CNAs.
• Monitor daily nursing operations and resident care.
• Conduct regular rounds and remain visible to residents and staff.
• Monitor residents for changes in condition and ensure follow-up.
• Assist with reviewing incidents, falls, infections, wounds, hospitalizations, and other clinical events.
• Support accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Assist with care planning and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Work closely with MDS, therapy, dietary, social services, and other departments.
• Help ensure compliance with facility policies and state/federal regulations.
• Assist with survey preparation and ongoing survey readiness.
• Participate in QAPI and quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor nursing practices and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with staff scheduling, assignments, and staffing coverage.
• Support recruitment, orientation, training, and retention of nursing staff.
• Coach, mentor, and develop nurses and CNAs.
• Promote accountability and professional standards among nursing staff.
• Assist with performance management and employee counseling when appropriate.
• Help address resident and family concerns professionally and promptly.
• Support infection prevention and control initiatives.
• Assist with medication management and treatment compliance.
• Participate in nursing meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff.
• Step in and provide hands-on clinical support when needed.
• Assist the DON with special projects and departmental initiatives.
• Assume responsibility for the nursing department in the DON's absence, as appropriate.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Communication

Organization

Mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

Critical thinking

Documentation

Resident-centered care

Education

RN license

Job description

LongTerm Healthcare in Westmont, IL is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our skilled nursing facility leadership team. This hands-on nurse leader will be visible on the floor, support staff, and drive clinical excellence.

You will collaborate with the DON and interdisciplinary teams to mentor nurses and CNAs, monitor care, and ensure regulatory readiness while upholding resident-centered care.