Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in Arlington Heights, Illinois at Lutheran Life Communities

Assistant Director of Nursing – Lutheran Home
$115,000–$130,000/year | Full-Time Exempt
Lutheran Life Communities | Arlington Heights, IL

Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights, IL is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support nursing operations within a skilled nursing environment. This is a full-time leadership opportunity offering competitive compensation, strong benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a mission-driven organization.

If you are an experienced nursing leader passionate about clinical excellence, staff development, and resident-centered care, we’d love to connect with you.

Why You’ll Love This Role

· Competitive Pay: $115,000–$130,000 annually (credit given for experience)
· Leadership Opportunity: Partner closely with nursing leadership to drive quality outcomes and operational success
· Mission-Driven Culture: Join a team committed to compassionate, resident-centered care
· Professional Growth: Structured onboarding and leadership development support
· Supportive Team Environment: Collaborative interdisciplinary leadership team
· Fast Hiring Process: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours

What You’ll Do

· Support oversight of daily nursing department operations within skilled nursing services
· Lead and support nursing staff in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care
· Assist with staff coaching, mentoring, education, and performance management
· Monitor clinical quality indicators and support continuous improvement initiatives
· Help ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and survey readiness
· Oversee or support specialty programs such as Infection Control, Wound Care, Restorative Nursing, Psychotropics, and Fall Prevention
· Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic resident care planning
· Assist with staffing coordination and nursing leadership coverage as needed
· Support implementation of operational goals and department initiatives
· Promote a positive culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and resident outcomes

Schedule

· Full-time, exempt position
· Hours may vary based on operational and leadership coverage needs

Required Qualifications

· Current Illinois RN license required
· Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred or equivalent experience
· Minimum of 4 years of nursing leadership experience within long-term care or skilled nursing
· Previous experience as an ADON or DON strongly preferred
· Strong leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills
· Experience with Electronic Health Records and Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
· 403(b) Retirement Plan
· Paid Time Off
· Daily Pay Option
· Tuition Reimbursement
· WellBeing Mental Health Support
· 24/7 Chaplain Counseling
· Professional Development Programs

Ready to Apply?

Join a team where your leadership, compassion, and clinical expertise help improve the lives of residents every day.

Apply today to become an Assistant Director of Nursing.

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.