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ALIYA Healthcare Consulting

Assistant Director of Nursing

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Aliya Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support our Director of Nursing in leading the nursing department with excellence, compassion, and clinical expertise. The ADON plays a key leadership role in managing daily nursing operations, supervising staff, and ensuring the highest standards of resident care and regulatory compliance are consistently met.

Base pay range $90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance & Critical Illness Coverage

Short-Term Disability & Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

On-Demand Pay Option

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing department goals, policies, and procedures.

Help coordinate nursing services with other departments to ensure comprehensive resident care.

Participate in facility inspections and audits, and assist with quality assurance initiatives.

Support DON with staffing decisions, hiring, onboarding, evaluations, and performance management.

Ensure accurate daily staffing levels and assignments, including oversight of RN, LPN, and CNA staff.

Oversee infection control practices and ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and abuse prevention protocols.

Make regular rounds to assess staff performance and resident satisfaction.

Monitor medication administration and care delivery, reporting discrepancies as needed.

Provide direct resident care when necessary and model clinical best practices.

Serve as a mentor and role model to nursing staff; promote professional growth and team accountability.

Participate in care plan meetings, resident admissions, and discharge planning.

Support development of in-service training, new hire orientation, and ongoing staff education.

Uphold standards for cleanliness, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout nursing areas.

Actively contribute to the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.

Represent nursing leadership in the absence of the DON.

Required Qualifications

Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois.

Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution.

Minimum of 2 years of nursing supervisory experience in long-term care, rehabilitation, or a related healthcare setting.

At least 6 months experience in restorative or rehabilitative nursing practices.

Current CPR certification.

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