ADON Nursing Leader – Hospice | Mon-Fri Day Shift

Phoenix Home Care; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k

Paid Time Off

Leadership development

Continuing education

Employee recognition

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Phoenix Home Care & Hospice in Springfield, MO, is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join a mission-driven team. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday daytime role designed for an experienced nurse advancing into leadership or expanding an established leadership background.

You will support clinical operations, guide nursing staff, and ensure high-quality, compliant, compassionate care. The position emphasizes staff development, regulatory compliance, and collaborative patient

Qualifications

• Active Missouri RN license required.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• At least 2 years experience in hospice.
• Strong knowledge of clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and support a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, compassionate, and solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Nursing in daily clinical operations
• Supervise, coach, and develop nursing staff
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and company regulations
• Assist with patient care oversight and clinical quality initiatives
• Review and support care plans to ensure appropriate service delivery
• Conduct staff education, training, and performance evaluations
• Assist with problem solving, escalations, and clinical decision making
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and retention of nursing staff
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff development

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Team motivation

Job description

Phoenix Home Care & Hospice in Springfield, MO, is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join a mission-driven team. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday daytime role designed for an experienced nurse advancing into leadership or expanding an established leadership background.

You will support clinical operations, guide nursing staff, and ensure high-quality, compliant, compassionate care. The position emphasizes staff development, regulatory compliance, and collaborative patient