Assistant Director of Nursing, Hospice

Phoenix Home Care; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k options

Paid time off

Paid training and leadership programs

Continuing education opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Phoenix Home Care in Joplin, MO is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to lead clinical operations and support the Director of Nursing. The role is ideal for an experienced nurse seeking leadership growth and to mentor staff while ensuring high-quality, compliant patient care.

You will supervise nursing teams, drive quality initiatives, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes in a compassionate, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Active Missouri RN license required.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily clinical operations alongside the Director of Nursing.
• Supervise, coach, and develop nursing staff.
• Ensure compliance with 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 evaluations.
• Assist with problem solving and clinical decision making.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and retention of nursing staff.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Leadership experience

Nursing knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Now Hiring: Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Location: Joplin, MO
Full Time | Monday through Friday | Day Schedule

We are adding to our already amazing team! Phoenix Home Care & Hospice is seeking a strong clinical leader to step into an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) role in Joplin. This position is ideal for an experienced nurse who is ready to grow into leadership or continue building on an established leadership background.

As ADON, you will support the Director of Nursing in overseeing clinical operations, guiding nursing staff, and ensuring patients receive high quality, compliant, and compassionate care. You will play a key role in both the day-to-day success of the team and the long-term growth of the department.

What You Will Do

• 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

What We Are Looking For

• 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

What We Offer

• Multiple Major Medical plans to choose from
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Spousal and Family insurance options
• 401k options
• Paid Time Off
• Paid training and leadership development
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Supportive and mission driven team culture

At Phoenix Home Care & Hospice, our mission is to offer New Beginnings and meaningful opportunities to our caregivers and clinicians while providing home care services built on innovation, skill, and Christ-like values of compassion, honesty, and patience.

We are taking the journey with you and creating a New Beginning.