ADON: Nursing Leadership for Resident-Centered Care

Paul House & Healthcare Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Next Day Pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Professional development and growth

Job summary

Paul House & Health Care Center in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support the Director of Nursing and lead daily operations of the Nursing Department. The ADON will ensure safe, high-quality, resident-centered care.

This role requires strong clinical judgment, leadership, and the ability to mentor RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, with opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organization.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Previous nursing experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting preferred.
• Previous supervisory or nursing leadership experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and knowledge of nursing practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to supervise, coach, and hold nursing staff accountable.
• Ability to prioritize and follow through on clinical and operational responsibilities.
• Dependable, professional, and committed to resident-centered care.
• Must meet applicable health and background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing with the daily operations and oversight of the Nursing Department
• Provide clinical leadership, guidance, and support to RNs, LPNs, and CNAs
• Assist with ensuring appropriate nursing coverage and staffing
• Monitor resident care and ensure nursing services are provided in accordance with physician orders, care plans, facility policies, and applicable requirements
• Follow up on changes in resident condition, laboratory results, physician orders, treatments, and other clinical matters
• Assist with resident assessments, care planning, and interdisciplinary care conferences
• Monitor nursing documentation for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Assist with investigating resident, family, and staff concerns involving nursing services
• Participate in quality assurance, infection prevention, risk management, and performance improvement initiatives
• Assist with staff education, coaching, orientation, and competency development
• Support nursing leadership with employee performance and accountability
• Assist with preparation for surveys, audits, and regulatory reviews
• Participate in facility and clinical leadership meetings
• Promote resident dignity, safety, privacy, and quality of care
• Serve as a resource to nursing staff and assist with clinical needs as necessary
• Assume nursing leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Director of Nursing as assigned
• Perform additional nursing leadership duties as assigned

Job description

Paul House & Health Care Center in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support the Director of Nursing and lead daily operations of the Nursing Department. The ADON will ensure safe, high-quality, resident-centered care.

This role requires strong clinical judgment, leadership, and the ability to mentor RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, with opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organization.