Nursing Leadership: Assistant Director

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

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.