Assistant Director of Nursing (RN)

Aspire Senior Living; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Aspire Senior Living is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) to join our leadership team. You will work with the Director of Nursing to provide clinical leadership, support operations, and ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centered care.

You will also oversee Infection Prevention and Wound Care programs and drive regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates hold an active MO RN license, have 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience in long-term care, and demonstrate

Qualifications

• Missouri RN license required.
• BSN preferred.
• 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience, ideally in long-term care or senior living.
• Previous nursing leadership or ADON experience preferred.
• Experience with infection prevention, wound care, and pressure-injury prevention in long-term care.
• Knowledge of infection-control practices and regulatory requirements preferred.
• Infection Preventionist training/certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Strong knowledge of nursing standards, regulatory compliance, and quality-improvement processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and develop nursing teams.
• Oversee clinical operations and resident care quality.
• Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
• Educate and develop staff to maintain high care standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Infection prevention

Wound care

Team development

Critical thinking

Problem solving

EHR proficiency

Education

RN license

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.