RN Assistant Director of Health Services (ADHS) Assisted Living

Lake Ridge Assisted Living, a Cassia community, is hiring an Assistant Director of Health Services (ADHS) to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse who enjoys balancing resident care, staff support, and clinical leadership in a welcoming community. If you're looking to grow your career while making a difference, we'd love to meet you. Here at Lake Ridge Assisted Living, we believe our leaders deserve a fair work life balance.  This position is supported by our after-hours RN team that will triage all calls evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays so you can enjoy the work-life balance you deserve.

As the Assistant Director of Health Services, you'll partner with the Director of Health Services to support clinical operations, oversee resident care, assist with assessments and care planning, and provide guidance to nursing staff. The ideal candidate is a compassionate nurse with strong communication and organizational skills who thrives in a collaborative, resident-centered environment. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and developing your leadership skills, join our team and help make Lake Ridge a great place to live and work!

Position Type: Full-Time

Shift Available:
Days: Monday- Friday

Wage Range: $81,000 - $95,000 depending on experience

Location: 310 Lake Blvd S, Buffalo, MN 55313

Assistant Director of Health Services (ADHS) Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Health Services in overseeing resident health services and nursing operations.
• Complete resident assessments, develop and update service plans, and ensure care needs are met.
• Monitor resident conditions, coordinate care with physicians and other providers, and support smooth care transitions.
• Supervise, mentor, and support licensed and unlicensed nursing staff.
• Assist with medication management, treatments, wound care, and clinical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with assisted living regulations, policies, and nursing standards.
• Support staff education, training, and competency programs.  
• Respond to resident concerns, advocate for resident rights, and promote quality outcomes.
• Foster positive communication and collaboration among residents, families, staff, and healthcare partners.

• Must have a current MN Registered Nurse license and be in good standing.
• Demonstrated clinical and assessment competencies.
• Assisted Living experience preferred.
• Strong team building and communication skills are required, along with excellent professional and supportive supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of Assisted Living or Home Care regulations, as well as ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and standards.

• Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees
• Flexibility 
• Career growth opportunities
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members 

About Us:

At Lake Ridge Assisted Living, we provide personalized care and support in a welcoming 27-bed community, allowing our team to truly get to know each resident. We are committed to creating a positive environment where residents can thrive, employees are valued, and teamwork makes a difference every day. The loving professional care provided to our residents has earned Lake Ridge Assisted Living many honors including the 2025 Customer Experience Award.  We would love you to join our team today!

Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.lakeridgesenior.org/

Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!

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Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.