Assistant Director of Nursing — Nursing Leader

OPCO Skilled Management; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Outfield Health Care Partners seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support clinical operations at our Skilled Nursing facility in Independence, Missouri. The ADON works under the Director of Nursing and helps lead daily clinical operations and staff oversight.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, maintaining clinical excellence, ensuring resident safety and rights, and contributing to quality assurance and regulatory compliance to deliver high‑quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN or LPN nursing program.
• Current nursing license in Missouri (RN preferred).
• 2+ years of nursing leadership or supervisory experience.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong assessment and clinical judgment; customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing with daily clinical and administrative operations.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and support to nursing staff.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, orientation, and ongoing training.
• Monitor resident records and clinical documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Support investigations of incidents and report to the DON.
• Ensure resident rights, safety, and dignity are protected at all times.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Promote excellent customer service and positive resident/family experiences.
• Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing skilled nursing facilities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Staff supervision

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

RN or LPN nursing program

Missouri nursing license (RN preferred)

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Outfield Health Care Partners seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support clinical operations at our Skilled Nursing facility in Independence, Missouri. The ADON works under the Director of Nursing and helps lead daily clinical operations and staff oversight.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, maintaining clinical excellence, ensuring resident safety and rights, and contributing to quality assurance and regulatory compliance to deliver high‑quality resident care.