Assistant Director of Nursing ADON

Aspire Senior Living; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Aspire Senior Living is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) to partner with the Director of Nursing in leading clinical operations, ensuring high-quality resident care and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee infection prevention, wound care programs, and staff development, while coaching nursing teams to deliver person-centered care in a collaborative, compliance-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri.
• BSN preferred.
• 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience, ideally in long-term care or skilled nursing.
• Leadership, supervisory, or ADON experience preferred.
• Experience with infection prevention, wound care, and regulatory compliance in LTC.

Responsibilities

• Nursing Leadership & Team Development
• Infection Prevention & Wound Care
• Clinical Oversight & Resident Care
• Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement
• Regulatory Compliance & Survey Readiness
• Education & Staff Development

Skills

RN license

BSN preferred

Clinical nursing

Nursing leadership

Infection prevention

Wound care

Regulatory knowledge

EHR proficiency

Communication

Team development

Critical thinking

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

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.

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