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Assistant Director of Nursing ADON

Aspire Senior Living$65,000–$87,000/yr2 locations in United StatesFull TimePosted 2w ago
  • $4,000 sign-on bonus
  • BSN

Open in 2 locations

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Missouri

2 open

About the job

Assistant Director of Nursing (RN)

New Leadership Management!

$4,000 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 is seeking an experienced and compassionate Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) to join our nursing leadership team. The Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) 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 Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) position also provides leadership and oversight of the community’s Infection Prevention and Wound Care programs, including infection surveillance, staff education, wound monitoring, prevention initiatives, and regulatory compliance.

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

Infection Prevention & Wound Care

  • 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 Missouri.
  • 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.
  • Experience with infection prevention, infection surveillance, wound care, and pressure-injury prevention within a long-term care or skilled nursing setting preferred.
  • Knowledge of infection-control practices, wound assessment and documentation, antibiotic stewardship, and applicable long-term care regulatory requirements preferred.
  • Infection Preventionist training/certification preferred or willingness to complete required training, as applicable to the position and community.
  • 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.

Take the Next Step in Nursing Leadership

As an Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) , 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!

Accountability, Service, Purpose, Integrity, Responsibility, and Excellence.

From Aspire Senior Living's job posting for Kansas City, MO, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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Aspire Senior Living operates 16 (source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information, opens in a new tab) Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Missouri. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and front-office staff. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information

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