Registered Nurse (RN)

Aspire Senior Living; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential up to $4/hour

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Maternity leave

Medical, Dental & Vision

Advancement opportunities

Employee perks

Job summary

Aspire Senior Living Joplin is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our nursing team. The RN will provide patient-centered care, administer medications, monitor conditions, and lead the nursing team, with weekends and rotating shifts.

We offer a $4,000 full-time sign-on bonus and opportunities for professional growth, supportive leadership, and a mission-driven work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current, Missouri RN license.
• 1–2 years in long-term care or geriatrics preferred.
• Strong assessment, clinical decision-making.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Experience with EHR preferred.
• Compassionate, resident-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and monitor residents' needs.
• Administer meds and treatments per orders.
• Develop and update individualized care plans with the interdiscilary team.
• Provide clinical leadership to nursing staff.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team.
• Document in the electronic health record.
• Ensure resident safety and comfort.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Clinical decision-making

Communication

Teamwork

EHR experience

Time management

Compassionate care

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

12hrs. Part-Time Weekends

12hrs. +Rotating Weekends Full-Time Nights

$4,000 Full-Time Sign-on Bonus!

Employee Referral Bonus available!

At Aspire Senior Living, our mission is to transform lives through Accountability, Service, Passion, Integrity, Resilience, 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 Joplin is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and clinically skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our nursing team.

The Registered Nurse provides high-quality, person-centered nursing care while supporting the health, safety, dignity, and overall well-being of our residents. The RN assesses resident needs, administers medications and treatments, monitors changes in condition, coordinates care, and provides clinical leadership to nursing team members.

This position is ideal for an RN who enjoys building meaningful relationships with residents while using their clinical expertise to make a difference every day.

What You'll Do

Resident Assessment & Care Planning

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and monitor residents' physical, emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs.
• Identify changes in resident condition and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Develop, implement, review, and update individualized resident care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor vital signs, symptoms, behaviors, and other clinical indicators.
• Promptly communicate significant changes in condition to physicians, providers, nursing leadership, and families as appropriate.
• Promote resident-centered care based on individual needs, preferences, goals, and rights.

Medication & Treatment Management

• Administer medications, treatments, and prescribed therapies according to provider orders and established nursing standards.
• Monitor residents for medication effectiveness, side effects, adverse reactions, and potential complications.
• Maintain accurate medication and treatment documentation.
• Follow established medication-management and safety procedures.
• Provide education to residents and families regarding medications, treatments, and care needs as appropriate.

Skilled Nursing & Clinical Care

• Provide skilled nursing interventions according to resident needs and the RN's scope of practice.
• Perform treatments that may include wound care, catheter care, enteral feeding support, respiratory care, and other clinical procedures as ordered and appropriate.
• Monitor residents with acute and chronic health conditions.
• Support pain and symptom management while promoting resident comfort and dignity.
• Respond appropriately to changes in condition, emergencies, and other clinical situations.
• Collaborate with physicians and advanced practice providers regarding resident treatment and clinical needs.

Clinical Leadership & Nursing Team Support

• Provide clinical guidance and direction to LPNs, CNAs, CMTs, and other nursing team members as appropriate.
• Delegate nursing responsibilities according to applicable regulations, resident needs, and team-member scope of practice.
• Support nursing assistants and other caregivers in delivering safe, compassionate resident care.
• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing team members.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and effective communication.
• Assist with orientation, mentoring, and education of nursing employees as assigned.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with Nursing, Therapy, Social Services, Dietary, Activities, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate resident care.
• Participate in care conferences, clinical meetings, and interdisciplinary planning.
• Coordinate resident care during admissions, transfers, hospital returns, and other transitions.
• Communicate effectively with residents and families regarding care needs and changes as appropriate.
• Advocate for resident preferences, dignity, independence, and quality of life.

Documentation & Communication

• Complete accurate and timely nursing documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Document assessments, medications, treatments, interventions, resident responses, and changes in condition.
• Maintain clear communication during shift handoffs.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and notification of incidents, changes, and clinical concerns.
• Maintain resident privacy and confidentiality at all times.

Quality, Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Follow applicable federal and state regulations, professional nursing standards, and facility policies.
• Support infection-prevention and resident-safety practices.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives as appropriate.
• Assist with incident investigations, clinical reviews, and corrective actions when assigned.
• Help maintain continuous survey readiness through accurate documentation and consistent nursing practices.
• Identify and report potential resident-safety or clinical concerns promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state Missouri.
• 1–2 years of nursing experience preferred, particularly in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, senior living, or geriatrics.
• New graduate RNs may be considered based on community needs and applicable requirements.
• Strong nursing assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of geriatric nursing, chronic disease management, medication administration, and resident care practices.
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in resident condition.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to provide clinical direction and support to nursing team members.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) preferred.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and effectively manage time in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Compassionate and respectful approach to caring for older adults.
• Commitment to resident rights, dignity, safety, privacy, and person-centered care.

Benefits

• Competitive Wage Rates
• Increased Nursing Shift Differential – Up to $4/hour (eligible nursing positions)
• Advanced Pay (hourly employees)
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay
• New Paid Maternity Leave
• Medical, Dental & Vision, Life Insurance + more
• Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Aspire Senior Living Employee Perks

Your Nursing Skills Can Change a Life

At Aspire Senior Living, our RNs are more than nurses—they are clinical leaders, advocates, problem-solvers, educators, and trusted members of our residents' care teams.

Whether you're helping a resident through a change in condition, supporting a family, mentoring a CNA, coordinating with a physician, or simply taking the time to listen, your work has an impact.

We're looking for RNs who bring clinical skill, compassion, accountability, and teamwork to every shift.

Accountability. Service. Passion. Integrity. Resilience. Excellence.