Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON, RN)

Trilogy Health Services Sun Prairie, WI, US

JOIN TEAM TRILOGY

At Trilogy, you’ll experience a caring, supportive community that values each team member. We prioritize meaningful relationships, genuine teamwork, and continuous growth. With the stability of long-term care, competitive pay, and exceptional benefits, Trilogy offers a work environment where you’re supported, appreciated, and empowered to thrive in your career. If you're ready to join a team committed to your success, Trilogy is where you belong and thrive!

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) supports the Director of Nursing (DON) by planning, organizing, developing, and overseeing the Nursing Service Department's daily functions. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local standards to maintain high-quality care, as directed by the Executive Director, Medical Director, or Director of Health Services.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinates with the DON to help select, retain, develop, and lead the clinical team.
Assists in coordinating nursing and ancillary services as needed with other department leaders to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care.
Assists in implementing our clinical staffing model and performs administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports &audits, evaluations, charting, etc. as necessary.
Participates in the implementation and maintenance of the company's Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
Participates and prepares for facility surveys (inspections) and accreditation programs conducted by authorized regulatory agencies and/or the company.

Qualifications

Associate degree or advanced degree in Nursing
0-1 Years of relevant experience preferred
Must have and maintain a current, valid state RN license and current, valid CPR certification required.

LOCATION

US-WI-Sun Prairie

Sun Prairie Senior Living

228 W Main Street

Sun Prairie

WI
BENEFITS

Our comprehensive Thrive benefits program focuses on your well-being, offering support for personal wellness, financial stability, career growth, and meaningful connections. This list includes some of the key benefits, though additional options are available.

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage – Includes free Virtual Doctor Visits, with coverage starting in your first 30 days.
Get Paid Weekly + Earn Bonus Compensation – Enjoy weekly pay and be eligible for bonus compensation.
Spending & Retirement Accounts – HSA with company match, Dependent Care, LSA, and 401(k) with company match.
Flexible PTO + Paid Parental Leave – MyTime (flexible) paid time off and fully paid parental leave for new parents.
Inclusive Care – No-cost LGBTQIA+ support and gender-affirming care coordination.
Tuition & Student Loan Assistance – Financial support for education, certifications, and student loan repayment.

TEXT A RECRUITER

Mel (608) 570-7831
ABOUT TRILOGY HEALTH SERVICES

Since our founding in 1997, Trilogy has been dedicated to making long-term care better for our residents and more rewarding for our team members. We’re proud to be recognized as one of Fortune’s Best Places to Work in Aging Services, a certified Great Place to Work, and one of Glassdoor’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work. At Trilogy, we embrace who you are, help you achieve your full potential, and make working hard feel fulfilling. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS (WI, IN, OH, MI & KY): for this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment.

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