Nursing Leadership: Assistant Director (LTC, IL)

American Medical Associates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

American Medical Associates in Chicago, IL, is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to supervise nursing staff and ensure high‑quality resident care. The role requires a current Illinois RN license, long-term care leadership experience, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

You will develop and implement nursing policy and procedure, oversee staffing and hiring, and keep staff skills up to date, fostering a collaborative, compliant clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Must have Illinois RN license.
• Must have CURRENT experience as an Assistant Director of Nursing in a nursing home setting.
• Must have long term care experience.
• Must have strong leadership skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising all nursing staff in the facility.
• Development and implementation of nursing policy and procedure.
• Overseeing the hiring and continued employment of nursing staff.
• Ensuring there is adequate nursing staff, and that the staff's skills remain current.
• Overseeing nursing employee conduct.
• Being knowledgeable of incidents at the facility.
• Assessing the health needs of each resident.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff supervision

Education

Illinois RN license

Job description

American Medical Associates in Chicago, IL, is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to supervise nursing staff and ensure high‑quality resident care. The role requires a current Illinois RN license, long-term care leadership experience, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

You will develop and implement nursing policy and procedure, oversee staffing and hiring, and keep staff skills up to date, fostering a collaborative, compliant clinical environment.