ADON Assistant Director of Nursing
Listed compensation
$105k-$116k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Join The Springs at Monarch Landing – A Premier, Award-Winning Community
Now Hiring: Infection Preventionist/Assistant Director of Nursing
The Springs at Monarch Landing, a 5-Star Premier Community, is seeking an experienced Infection Preventionist/Assistant Director of Nursing to join our exceptional team. If you have a strong background in skilled nursing and geriatric care—and you’re passionate about leading, mentoring, and supporting clinical staff—this is the perfect opportunity for you. This position works Monday through Friday, with a rotating weekend on-call.
We are committed to delivering the highest quality of care in a collaborative, resident-centered environment. If you value excellence, teamwork, and professional growth, we would love to meet you.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (required)
- Proven managerial experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: $105,000–$115,500 annually
- Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability) begin on the first of the month after hire
- Employer-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO and paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral bonuses
- Discounted meals
- Free parking in our parking garage
- A supportive, fun, and engaging workplace culture
Join a team that puts people first—and experience the difference of working in a community that truly values you.
Monarch Landing, 2255 Monarch Dr., Naperville, IL 60563
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Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Director of Nursing will oversee infection prevention protocols and provide leadership, mentorship, and support to the clinical staff. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, resident-centered care within a collaborative community environment.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Healthcare Professional Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
healthcare pay on WeekdayDoc is up 12.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 5% in nursing leadership | ranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$110k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| healthcare listings in Illinois | 76 active | 2,070 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| healthcare pay trend | +12.4% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates ADON Assistant Director of Nursing at Life Care Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Nursing Leadership — ranked against 1,187 active Nursing Leadership listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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