ADON: Lead Nursing Operations & Quality

Cedarhurst Living; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan with company match

GROW Points rewards system

Skechers shoe discounts

Early paycheck access

Job summary

Cedarhurst Living seeks an Assistant Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations and uphold high-quality resident care in a senior living community. You will supervise nursing staff, support the Director of Nursing, and champion safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

You will engage with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams, ensuring care plans align with physician directives and regulatory standards while fostering a compassionate, person-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program and a current state license (RN or LPN) is required.
• CPR and BLS certification preferred.
• Experience in person-directed care for seniors, including those with dementia, is preferred.
• Experience with preadmission assessments, training, and education for staff, residents, and families.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing in defining and maintaining nursing practice standards.
• Oversee medications, treatments, and nursing services per care plans and orders.
• Develop and maintain nursing staff in-service education programs.
• Conduct daily rounds to monitor nursing care delivery.
• Participate in management team planning, policy formation, and administrative decisions.
• Assess residents and potential residents for appropriate levels of care.
• Coordinate and supervise nursing and care staff, sharing health and safety information.
• Monitor medications for residents who self-administer, as applicable.

Skills

Nursing experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Preadmission assessments

Staff training

Education

Nursing degree (RN/LPN)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cedarhurst Living seeks an Assistant Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations and uphold high-quality resident care in a senior living community. You will supervise nursing staff, support the Director of Nursing, and champion safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

You will engage with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams, ensuring care plans align with physician directives and regulatory standards while fostering a compassionate, person-centered environment.