Assistant Director of Nursing | Senior Living

Lutheran Life Communities•Arlington Heights, IL

15h•$115,000 - $130,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 an Administrator, ADON, or DON
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with Electronic Health Records and Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

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