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Lutheran Life Communities

Assistant Director of Nursing | Senior Living

Lutheran Life Communities, Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States, 60005

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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: $125,000- $140,000

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 an Administrator, 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.

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