Assistant Director of Nursing

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Accident Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

On-Demand Pay Option

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

ALIYA of Palos Park is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to assist the Director of Nursing in leading the nursing department with excellence and compassion. The ADON will manage daily operations, supervise staff, and ensure resident care meets regulatory standards.

The role involves coordinating services, participating in inspections, supporting staffing decisions, and mentoring staff to uphold high quality care and compliance within a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years nursing supervisory experience in long-term care or related healthcare setting.
• CPR certification maintained.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to resident rights and individualized care.

Responsibilities

• Assist DON in developing goals, policies, and procedures for nursing.
• Coordinate nursing services with other departments.
• Participate in inspections, audits, and QA initiatives.
• Support staffing decisions, onboarding, evaluations and performance.
• Ensure accurate staffing levels for RN, LPN, and CNA.
• Oversee infection control and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor nursing staff and promote professional growth.
• Attend care plan meetings and involvement in admissions/discharges.
• Support staff training and orientation.
• Uphold cleanliness, safety, and QAPI program.

Skills

RN license

Nursing supervision

CPR certification

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

ALIYA of Palos Park is seeking a dedicated Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support our Director of Nursing in leading the nursing department with excellence, compassion, and clinical expertise. The ADON plays a key leadership role in managing daily nursing operations, supervising staff, and ensuring the highest standards of resident care and regulatory compliance are consistently met.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing department goals, policies, and procedures
• Help coordinate nursing services with other departments to ensure comprehensive resident care
• Participate in facility inspections and audits, and assist with quality assurance initiatives
• Support DON with staffing decisions, hiring, onboarding, evaluations, and performance management
• Ensure accurate daily staffing levels and assignments, including oversight of RN, LPN, and CNA staff
• Oversee infection control practices and ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and abuse prevention protocols
• Make regular rounds to assess staff performance and resident satisfaction
• Monitor medication administration and care delivery, reporting discrepancies as needed
• Provide direct resident care when necessary and model clinical best practices
• Serve as a mentor and role model to nursing staff; promote professional growth and team accountability
• Participate in care plan meetings, resident admissions, and discharge planning
• Support development of in-service training, new hire orientation, and ongoing staff education
• Uphold standards for cleanliness, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout nursing areas
• Actively contribute to the facility's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program
• Represent nursing leadership in the absence of the DON

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• On-Demand Pay Option
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Requirements

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois
• Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing supervisory experience in long-term care, rehabilitation, or a related healthcare setting
• At least 6 months experience in restorative or rehabilitative nursing practices
• Current CPR certification
• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing regulations, practices, and long-term care compliance
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Strong commitment to resident rights, dignity, and individualized care

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