Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Ryze-At-the-Ridge; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

On-Demand Pay Option

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Ryze at the Ridge is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support the Director of Nursing in overseeing nursing operations and ensuring high-quality resident care. The ADON will assist with clinical leadership, staff supervision, regulatory compliance, and daily nursing department operations while promoting a safe, resident-centered environment.

The ADON will collaborate with RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings, and help

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered Illinois RN license is required.
• Prior nursing leadership or supervisory experience in a skilled nursing facility.
• Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations, clinical standards, and nursing practices.
• Experience supervising staff, maintaining clinical documentation, and care planning.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to make sound clinical decisions and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems.
• Commitment to resident-centered care, teamwork, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing with management and operation of the nursing department.
• Support nursing staff in providing quality care per policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor resident care, clinical documentation, and nursing practices to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist with staff scheduling and staffing coverage to maintain appropriate nursing services.
• Supervise, coach, and support nursing staff (RNs, LPNs, CNAs).
• Participate in resident assessments, care planning, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Monitor infection prevention, medication administration, and clinical protocols.
• Assist with investigations of incidents, complaints, and resident care concerns.
• Support quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Assist with staff orientation, education, training, and competency assessments.
• Help prepare for regulatory surveys and implement corrective action plans.
• Communicate with residents, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals regarding resident care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and protect confidential resident information.
• Provide nursing leadership in the Director of Nursing’s absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Clinical decision making

Regulatory compliance

Staff supervision

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license (Illinois)

Tools

EMR systems

Clinical documentation software

Job description

RYZE at the Ridge is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support the Director of Nursing in overseeing nursing operations and ensuring high-quality resident care. The ADON will assist with clinical leadership, staff supervision, regulatory compliance, and daily nursing department operations while promoting a safe, resident-centered environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing with the overall management and operation of the nursing department.
• Support nursing staff in providing quality care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor resident care, clinical documentation, and nursing practices to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Assist with staff scheduling, assignments, and staffing coverage to maintain appropriate nursing services.
• Supervise, coach, and support nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
• Participate in resident assessments, care planning, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Monitor infection prevention practices, medication administration, and clinical protocols.
• Assist with investigations of incidents, accidents, complaints, and resident care concerns.
• Support quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Assist with staff orientation, education, training, and competency assessments.
• Help prepare for regulatory surveys and implement corrective action plans when needed.
• Communicate with residents, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals regarding resident care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and protect confidential resident information.
• Provide nursing leadership in the Director of Nursing’s absence as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Previous nursing leadership or supervisory experience in a skilled nursing facility required.
• Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations, clinical standards, and nursing practices.
• Experience with staff supervision, clinical documentation, and care planning.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to make sound clinical decisions and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems.
• Commitment to resident-centered care, teamwork, and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Short-Term Disability InsuranceAccident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• On-Demand Pay Option
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Join RYZE at the Ridge!

Join our team and help lead a dedicated nursing department focused on delivering quality care and improving the lives of our residents every day.