Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Company: Lutheran Life Communities
Location: Arlington Heights
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Start a new career as a Assistant Director of Nursing at Lutheran Home! At our community, you’ll build a fulfilling career in a faith-based, mission-driven organization where our team members are supported and called to serve. We promote a culture that values growth, recognition, and teamwork—investing in the people who make our communities thrive. Apply today and receive a response within 48 hours! Why choose Lutheran Home? A mission to connect with residents, team members, and the broader community Recognition for exceptional leadership, service, and innovation through our Grace in Action Culture Program Structured onboarding and professional development programs designed to help you succeed Great benefits package available Salary range: $115,000- $130,000 How you will make an impact: This role supports the Director of Nursing in overseeing the daily operations of the nursing department. This role assists in evaluating and enhancing staff performance to ensure the delivery of high-quality resident care in compliance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations. Provides support by carrying out assigned responsibilities and assisting in achieving department goals. In addition, this role may manage or lead specialty programs such as Infection control, Wound Care, Psychotropics, and Restorative or Fall programs. You will: Lead and support nursing staff in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care Oversee key specialty programs such as Infection Control, Wound Care, and Fall Prevention Monitor quality indicators and assist in continuous improvement initiatives Support staff development through coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluation Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic resident care Provide leadership coverage during absences of the Director of Nursing Schedule: This is a full-time, exempt position. Hours may vary depending on the needs of the community and leadership coverage. What you will need: Current Illinois RN license required Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred, or equivalent experience At least four years of leadership experience in long-term or skilled nursing care Proven success as ADON, or DON Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills Proficiency with Electronic Health Records and Microsoft Office Suite Benefits available: Health, dental, and vision insurance 403(b) savings plan Paid Time Off Daily Pay option Tuition reimbursement WellBeing mental health support 24/7 Chaplain counseling Professional development programs 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. Powered by JazzHR ew5dxnxkyI

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