Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) – LPN

Monarch Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation; University City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Supportive, team-focused work environ

Job summary

Monarch Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation seeks an experienced LPN to join our leadership team as Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). You will work with the DON to oversee nursing services, support clinical staff, and promote positive resident outcomes in our skilled nursing and rehabilitation community.

Join a compassionate team dedicated to clinical excellence, staff development, and compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Missouri required.
• At least 2 years of nursing supervisory experience required.
• Five or more years of nursing experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or acute care preferred.
• ADN or BSN preferred.
• Experience with nursing staff leadership, clinical assessments, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations and infection prevention practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing with the daily management and oversight of nursing services.
• Support nursing staff supervision, clinical operations, staffing coordination, and quality resident care.
• Ensure resident care plans are aligned with physician orders, standards of practice, and regulations.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and quality measures to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Help maintain compliance with Missouri health regulations and CMS standards.
• Oversee infection prevention and control programs and staff compliance.
• Oversee clinical training, staff education, and competency assessments.
• Participate in resident assessments, care planning, and interdisciplinary conferences.
• Collaborate with physicians, rehabilitation teams, residents, families, and other professionals.
• Attend daily/weekly leadership meetings to review resident conditions and priorities.
• Promote resident safety and overall quality of care.
• Support policy implementation and quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as acting Director of Nursing when needed.

Skills

RN license MO

Long-term care

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Leadership

Education

ADN

BSN

Job description

Monarch Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced LPN to join our leadership team as Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse leader with supervisory experience who is passionate about resident care, clinical excellence, and developing a strong nursing team.

As our Assistant Director of Nursing, you will work closely with the Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee nursing services, support clinical staff, maintain regulatory compliance, and promote positive resident outcomes in our skilled nursing and rehabilitation community.

We believe our employees are the heartbeat of our community. Join a team that values compassionate care, professional growth, collaboration, and a Spirit of Excellence.

Benefits

• 401(k)

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Supportive, team-focused work environment

Assistant Director of Nursing Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing with the daily management and oversight of nursing services in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.

• Support nursing staff supervision, clinical operations, staffing coordination, and quality resident care.

• Ensure resident care plans are consistent with physician orders, established standards of practice, facility policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.

• Monitor clinical outcomes, quality measures, and resident care practices to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Help maintain compliance with Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services requirements, CMS regulations, and applicable long-term care standards.

• Support infection prevention and control programs, including monitoring practices and promoting staff compliance.

• Oversee clinical training, staff education, competency assessments, and ongoing professional development for licensed and unlicensed nursing personnel.

• Participate in resident assessments, admission decisions, care planning, and interdisciplinary care conferences as needed.

• Collaborate with physicians, rehabilitation and therapy teams, consultants, residents, families, and other healthcare professionals.

• Attend daily and weekly leadership meetings to review resident conditions, staffing needs, clinical concerns, and operational priorities.

• Promote resident safety, infection prevention, wound prevention, cleanliness, and overall quality of care.

• Support the implementation of policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Serve as acting Director of Nursing when needed.

Assistant Director of Nursing Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri required.

• At least 2 years of nursing supervisory experience required.

• Five or more years of nursing experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or acute care preferred.

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

• Experience with nursing staff leadership, clinical assessments, care planning, and regulatory compliance.

• Knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations and infection prevention practices.

• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and team leadership skills.

• A commitment to compassionate resident care, staff development, and clinical excellence.

Why Join Monarch Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation?

At Monarch Springs, we recognize that strong nursing leadership is essential to excellent resident care. Our team is committed to creating a positive environment where employees feel supported and residents receive compassionate, high-quality care.

Monarch Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. #INDMONARCH