ADON: Leadership in Resident Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

GROW Points rewards

Job summary

Cedarhurst Living is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to support the DON in leading the community’s clinical operations. The role ensures residents receive high-quality care aligned with physician directives, regulatory standards, and organizational goals.

The ADON provides oversight of nursing and caregiving staff, fosters collaboration, drives compliance, training, and continuous quality improvement while promoting safety, wellbeing, and dignity for residents.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school and a current state license for LPN or RN.
• CPR and BLS certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of best person-directed care practices for seniors, including those with dementia preferred.
• Knowledgeable of preadmission assessments, training, and education to staff, residents, and family members.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Nursing with defining and maintaining standards of nursing practice.
• Assist with oversight of medications, treatments, and nursing services per care plan and orders.
• Develop and maintain in-service education programs for nursing staff.
• Conduct and participate in daily rounds to monitor nursing care delivery.
• Participate in management team planning, policy formation, and administrative decisions.
• Assess residents for appropriate levels of care and coordinate nursing staff workloads.
• Supervise and monitor medications for residents who self-administer where applicable.
• Oversee pharmacy relationships, ensure timely med delivery and accurate eMAR.
• Provide interim documentation to resident files and attend interdisciplinary care meetings.
• Interview, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and retain a high-performing care team.

Skills

Nursing expertise

Person-directed care

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cedarhurst Living is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to support the DON in leading the community’s clinical operations. The role ensures residents receive high-quality care aligned with physician directives, regulatory standards, and organizational goals.

The ADON provides oversight of nursing and caregiving staff, fosters collaboration, drives compliance, training, and continuous quality improvement while promoting safety, wellbeing, and dignity for residents.