Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), Psych Facility
Listed compensation
$80k-$85k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING(ADON), Greenwood Care, Evanston, IL
Greenwood Care, a Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility in Evanston, IL, Seeks an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). RN Preferred.
We seek an inspirational leader who is empathetic, organized and who sets clear expectations and objectives. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we want to talk to you!
This is a Full Time Position with Salary of $80k-$85k, Depending upon Qualifications, Plus Full Benefits, including 401k and PTO, and Opportunity for Advancement!
The Schedule includes Variable Hours – the ADON will be On Call as Needed, including on Weekends
The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) collaborates with the Director of Nursing (DON) regarding all nursing department tasks and duties, to ensure quality nursing services for those with mental illness.
ADON will act as second in command as needed.
- Responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON):
- Support nursing department for a Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility
- Help hire, train, and evaluate nurses and care staff
- Scheduling of nursing staff
- Ensure the facility meets state, federal, and local healthcare regulations
- Help manage budgets, handle disciplinary actions, and lead team meetings
- Support operations of nursing department including ordering supplies, communication with pharmacies and providers
- Ensure nursing care needs of consumers are met
Requirements of the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
- Must be either a LPN or RN, licensed in the State of Illinois; RN preferred
- Two to Three years’ clinical management experience in healthcare and/or mental health facility
- Psychiatric nursing experience preferred
- Knowledge of JCAHO, OBRA IDPH
- Desire to help adults with psychiatric disorders work toward recovery
NOTE: Incomplete, inaccurate, outdated and untruthful resumes and/or applications may affect your consideration for employment.
Greenwood Care is accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDHP). We are dedicated to the treatment, recovery, and rehabilitation of individuals affected by chronic psychiatric illnesses.
Located in a residential housing setting in beautiful Evanston, Illinois, we treat a variety of conditions, including mood disorders, psychotic disorders, as well as those who are dually diagnosed with a mental illness and substance use disorders. To learn more about our facility, go to our website at greenwoodcare.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Key Responsibilities
Support the Director of Nursing in overseeing nursing department operations and ensuring quality care for residents with mental illness, serving as second in command when needed. Help hire, train, evaluate, and schedule staff; support regulatory compliance, budgets, team meetings, supply ordering, and coordination with pharmacies and providers.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychiatric Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 40 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% are remote, 60% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 2.4 / 10 · above average in nursing leadership | ranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$83k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All nursing leadership listings in Illinois | 187 active | 5,771 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 25% remote · 60% no call · 78% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois registered nurse listings (all specialties): 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 12% offer loan repayment187 active listings, Nov 2026 |
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