Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Aperion Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aperion Care Lakeshore is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to lead planning, development, and day-to-day operations of the nursing department. You will collaborate with leadership to ensure high-quality resident care in a long-term care setting.

The role emphasizes policy development, staff supervision, and compliance with regulations, with a focus on rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices. This on-site position is based in Chicago, IL.

Qualifications

• A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Registered Nurse with current unencumbered state license.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in a hospital, nursing facility, or related health care facility.
• Minimum 6 months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
• Current CPR certification.
• Read, write, speak and understand English.
• Supportive team member with strong teamwork ethics.
• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, staff, and public.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing day-to-day nursing department functions.
• Participate in developing and updating written policies and procedures for the nursing department.
• Ensure reference materials at the nurse's station are current; recommend materials to aid residents' care.
• Develop and periodically update nursing service objectives and philosophy statements.
• Assist in developing and implementing a nursing organization structure and advise the Director as needed.
• Ensure nursing personnel follow job descriptions and maintain updated descriptions per laws and regulations.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Teamwork

Decision making

Communication skills

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing

Are you ready to join our team and take your nursing career to the next level?

Job Summary:

At Aperion Care Lakeshore, we provide a deeper level of personal caring. Because that's who we are. As an Assistant Director of Nursing, you will play a crucial role in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of our Nursing Department. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing department, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.

• Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating our written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing department.

• Ensure that reference material maintained at the nurse's station is current. Recommend to the Director written material that will assist the nursing department in meeting the day-to-day needs of residents.

• Develop and periodically update nursing service objectives and statements of philosophy.

• Assist in developing and implementing a nursing organization structure. Make written and oral recommendations to the Director as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing department.

• Ensure that all nursing personnel are following their respective job descriptions. Participate in the development, maintaining, and periodically updating the written job descriptions for each level of nursing personnel in accordance with pertinent laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.

• Registered Nurse with current unencumbered state license.

• Must have, as a minimum, 2 years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility.

• Must have, as a minimum of 6 months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.

• Current CPR Certification is required.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and general public.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day.

• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

• Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.