Assistant Director of Nursing

Position – ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING (DON)

Location:Fair Oaks Health Care Center–Crystal Lake, IL (on-site position)

Status:Full-Time

Schedule:Days (Monday - Friday) with rotating weekends on call

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of Nursing supports the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, and directing daily nursing operations. Mentor, coach, and support our nursing staff to provide compassionate, resident centered care. Ensure quality standards, regulatory compliance and best practices are consistently met. Participate in care planning, resident assessments, and quality improvement initiatives. Foster a positive culture where teamwork and accountability thrive.

Compensation: Salary of $90,000 to $100,000

• Health insurance options designed for flexibility
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO,True Flexible Scheduling, andShift Differentials
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral bonuses, employee discounts, early wage access

* Benefits vary by employment status(Full-time, Part-time,PRN)*

• Supervisory:
  Manages training, development and performance of assigned staff to retain a motivated professional workforce for Fair Oaks Care Center.
• Ability to develop and facilitate growth within the Nursing Department, relate professionally and positively to facility and departmental staff and to work cooperatively with others at all levels. Address performance evaluations and discipline as necessary.
• Performs assessment, develop and implement appropriate plan of care based on assessment and diagnosis tailored to meet each individual's needs with the interdisciplinary team. Evaluate the plan of care and make necessary changes as needed. Monitor the care delivered by staff.
• Delegate and collaborate in providing resident care according to licensure and skill level. Follow up to ensure success.
• Document according to current standards and established polices.
• Ability to work independently with organizational skills, to prioritize tasks and to exercise judgement consistent with core values.
• Ability to model effective communication between resident, family, staff and community.
• Must be able to identify potentially unsafe situations and respond appropriately.
• Responsible to know, implement and assure compliance with State, Federal or County regulations and BHS policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse, which must be in good standing.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills that promote effective communication with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
• CPR certified Two years of RN Supervisor experience with at least 1 year in long term care experience. Must be literate and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills Qualifications
• Participates in professional organizations.

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions.
• Must be able to plan, implement, evaluate, delegate, and collaborate effectively.
• Must have critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively prioritize multiple responsibilities.

• Hiring manager contact within 1–2 business days
• 1–2 interviews with leadership and mentor
• Electronic onboarding and paid orientation
• Community tour, badge, keys, and ongoing paid training

Join our
51-bed skilled nursing community, where long-term care meets short-term rehab with heart.

We’reproudofour team culture that feels more like family than work. Here, your voice matters, your ideas are valued, and your career truly grows.

Ourcommunityculture is guided by our Core Values:

Do the Right Thing | Foster Positive Relationships | Be Committed | Be Innovative | Coach, Guide, and Lead

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status.