Assistant Director of Nursing (RN)
- $4,000 sign-on bonus
- BSN
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About the job
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
*New $4,000 Full-Time Sign-on Bonus available!
Employee Referral Bonus available!
Our Company
At Aspire Senior Living, our mission is to transform lives through Accountability, Service, Purpose, Integrity, Responsibility, and Excellence. With an unwavering commitment to our residents and an employee-focused approach, we create a brighter future for our communities and empower our team to deliver exceptional care and support.
Position Overview
Aspire Senior Living Joplin is seeking an experienced and compassionate Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our nursing leadership team.
The ADON works closely with the Director of Nursing (DON) to provide clinical leadership, support nursing operations, develop team members, maintain regulatory compliance, and ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centered care.
This is an excellent opportunity for an RN who is ready to strengthen their leadership career while making a meaningful impact on residents and the nursing professionals who care for them.
What You'll Do
- Nursing Leadership & Team Development
- Clinical Oversight & Resident Care
- Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance & Survey Readiness
- Education & Staff Development
What We're Looking For
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice required.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience preferred, ideally within long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or senior living.
- Previous nursing leadership, supervisory, Unit Manager, ADON, or similar experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of nursing standards, clinical practices, regulatory compliance, and quality-improvement processes.
- Understanding of long-term care regulations and survey processes preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to coach, motivate, and develop nursing professionals.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, physicians, providers, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and healthcare-related computer applications.
- Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Benefits
- Competitive Wage Rates
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay
- New Paid Maternity Leave
- Medical, Dental & Vision, Life Insurance + more
- Advancement Opportunities
- Exclusive Aspire Senior Living Employee Perks
Take the Next Step in Nursing Leadership
As an Assistant Director of Nursing , you'll do more than support nursing operations - you'll have an opportunity to develop your team, strengthen clinical outcomes, advocate for residents, and help shape the culture of care within our community.
If you're an experienced RN who leads by example and is passionate about resident care, clinical excellence, and developing strong nursing teams, we want to hear from you.
Apply Today and take the next step in your nursing leadership career with Aspire Senior Living Joplin!
Accountability, Service, Purpose, Integrity, Responsibility, and Excellence.
From Aspire Senior Living Joplin's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Aspire Senior Living Joplin
Aspire Senior Living Joplin is a 120 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Aspire Senior Living Joplin, opens in a new tab)-bed nursing home in Joplin, MO, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Aspire Senior Living Joplin
Based in Joplin, MOHires in MissouriPay on its listings: 40% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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