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South Elgin, Illinois

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43/hr

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Posted 44m ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Job Location: Heritage Woods of South Elgin - South Elgin, IL
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: $43.00 - $43.00Hourly

Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, our ADON is responsible for training, scheduling, and guiding the clinical team toward delivering exceptional care experiences. Conduct initial assessment of prospective residents Perform wellness assessments and develop individualized care plans based on the needs and preferences of each resident Deliver health promotion services, offer disease prevention counseling, and provide self-care education to residents Engage with residents and family members in a compassionate and impactful manner, creating a lasting and positive experience Foster communication by regularly engaging with physicians, pertinent healthcare providers, and family members, ensuring the exchange of information on resident health status Contribute toward quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives Engage in continuous learning and development opportunities through attendance and participation in educational seminars, staff meetings, and other learning experiences Comply with all rules and regulations regarding confidentiality and privacy of team members and resident information Perform any other duties as assigned or necessary Qualifications:

Qualifications: Holds valid state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) Minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Prior senior care experience strongly preferred Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to serve with love, compassion, and dignity Benefits: Advancement and professional growth opportunities Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit packages EAP & wellness programs 401(k) with biweekly employer match* Outside-In Employee Referral Program Intentional work-life balance supported with competitive Paid Time Off* Self-service payroll & accuracy tools (Paycom) *Benefits and eligibility may vary based on employment status (full-time/part-time)

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Nursing is responsible for training, scheduling, and guiding the clinical team to ensure exceptional resident care. They also conduct wellness assessments, develop individualized care plans, and maintain communication with healthcare providers and families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN). A minimum of one year of supervisory experience is required, with preference given to those with prior senior care experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical supervisionResident assessmentCare planningStaff trainingCompassionate careRegulatory compliance

Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 44 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% are remote, 52% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Nursing Leadership RN by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$89kNursing Leadership RN median $87k (middle half $80k–$118k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$89k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in Illinois6 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All nursing leadership listings in Illinois188 active5,727 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 25% remote · 52% no call · 73% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois registered nurse listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 10% offer loan repayment188 active listings, Nov 2026
New Nursing Leadership RN listings167 in the last 30 days169 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Illinois figures use all nursing leaderships: too few Illinois Nursing Leadership postings state pay.

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Sign-on bonus
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About Gardant

Business Consulting and Services
Kankakee, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
401(k) with Biweekly Employer Match
EAP & Wellness Programs
Competitive Paid Time Off
Employee Referral Program
Advancement and Professional Growth Opportunities

Living in South Elgin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$363k
Typical market rent
$2,392/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.