Resident-Care Leadership: Assistant Director of Nursing

Cedarhurst Living; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan with company match

GROW Points rewards system

Skechers shoe discounts

Early paycheck access

Job summary

Cedarhurst Living is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations across the community, overseeing nursing staff and ensuring high-quality resident care in alignment with physician directives and regulatory standards.

The ADON will promote interdisciplinary collaboration, manage daily rounds, and drive training, compliance, and continuous quality improvement, while supporting occupancy growth and family communications.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school and a current state license for LPN or RN is required at all times.
• CPR and BLS certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of person-directed care for seniors, including those with dementia preferred.
• Knowledgeable of preadmission assessments, training, and education to staff, residents, and family members.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Nursing with defining and maintaining the standards of nursing practice within the community and assumes responsibilities of the Director of Nursing in their absence.
• Assist with oversight of provision of medications, treatments, and general nursing services according to the resident’s care plan and physician orders.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of in-service education programs for nursing staff.
• Conduct and participate in daily rounds to monitor the delivery of nursing care.
• Participate as a member of the community’s management team in planning, policy formation, and administrative decision-making, with emphasis on care giver and nursing services.
• Assess residents and potential residents for appropriate levels of care.
• Manage and coordinate the work of all nursing and care staff, communicating pertinent resident health and safety information.
• Supervise and monitor medications for residents who self-administer if applicable.
• Assess and complete overall nursing day-to-day duties on scheduled floor nurse shifts.
• Assist with oversight of pharmacy and community relationships including ensuring medications are delivered timely and eMAR is accurate.
• Assist the Director of Nursing with oversight of the entire clinical department including resident assistants, CNAs, medication technicians, etc.
• Provide interim documentation as required to resident file and attend interdisciplinary care meetings.
• Interview, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and retain a high-performing resident care team.
• Engage in efforts to increase occupancy rates while prioritizing resident wellbeing.
• Promote safety, wellbeing, and dignity to return residents to maximum self-care and independence when possible.
• Understand residents’ Advance Directives and follow their wishes.
• Ensure effective communication with residents’ families regarding care.
• Create and manage the department schedule to ensure adequate coverage and meet labor budgets.
• Collaborate with management and engage in conflict intervention when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

RN or LPN license

Nursing degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

eMAR systems

Job description

Cedarhurst Living is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations across the community, overseeing nursing staff and ensuring high-quality resident care in alignment with physician directives and regulatory standards.

The ADON will promote interdisciplinary collaboration, manage daily rounds, and drive training, compliance, and continuous quality improvement, while supporting occupancy growth and family communications.