Assistant Director of Clinical Services

Legacy Healthcare; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits for eligible employees

Job summary

Legacy Healthcare is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our skilled nursing facility team. You will support the Director of Nursing, ensure safe and compassionate resident care, and drive clinical performance and regulatory compliance.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, staff mentoring, and developing a positive nursing culture to advance resident outcomes and keep the team motivated and compliant.

Qualifications

• RN leader with strong clinical background and people leadership.
• Experience ensuring high-quality resident care and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to coach staff and uphold quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing with daily nursing department operations.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and CNAs.

Skills

RN leadership

Clinical care

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

We are looking for an experienced, motivated, and compassionate Registered Nurse leader to join our team as an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON).

This is a great opportunity for an RN who enjoys leadership, clinical care, staff development, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents. The ADON will work closely with the Director of Nursing and nursing leadership team to ensure high-quality resident care, strong clinical outcomes, regulatory compliance, and excellent staff performance.

Experienced RN Supervisors, Nurse Managers, Unit Managers, and Clinical Supervisors are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Supportive and collaborative leadership team

• Strong opportunity for career advancement

• Professional and respectful work environment

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on resident care

• Paid time off and benefits for eligible employees

• Leadership support from an experienced interdisciplinary team

• Opportunity to grow into a DON role

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Nursing supports the Director of Nursing in overseeing the nursing department and ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate, and high-quality care.

The ADON will provide hands‑on clinical leadership, assist with staffing and scheduling, support nursing staff, monitor clinical performance, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and help maintain compliance with applicable regulations and facility policies.

The ideal candidate is a strong clinical nurse leader who leads by example, communicates well, holds staff accountable, and knows how to build a positive nursing culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing with daily nursing department operations

• Provide clinical leadership and support to RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and CNAs