Assistant Director of Nursing RN
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Nursing
Director of Nursing, Nursing Home
Experienced RN Leaders — We Want You!
Willowcreek Wellness & Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support and partner with our Director of Nursing in leading nursing services for our skilled nursing facility.
This role is ideal for a compassionate, organized RN leader with long-term care experience who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about quality outcomes and staff development.
Why Join Willowcreek?
- Supportive leadership team
- Strong clinical and compliance focus
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact
- Stable, well-established facility
- Career growth potential
Position Summary
The Assistant Director of Nursing supports the administration and management of Nursing Services in accordance with physician orders, resident needs, and all federal, state, and company regulations. In partnership with the Director of Nursing, the ADON provides 24-hour oversight of nursing services and assumes responsibility for clinical operations in the DON’s absence.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in overseeing daily nursing operations and clinical services
- Ensure delivery of compassionate, high-quality resident care
- Support compliance with federal, state, and survey requirements
- Supervise nursing staff, including scheduling, competency evaluations, and performance management
- Participate in admissions decisions and care planning
- Monitor infection control, QA, and risk management programs
- Prepare staff for state and federal surveys and implement Plans of Correction as needed
- Conduct rounds to assess resident care, documentation, and staff performance
- Collaborate with physicians, therapy, interdisciplinary team members, and department heads
- Promote staff education, engagement, and professional development
- Support employee relations, hiring, onboarding, and disciplinary processes
- Serve as on-call nursing leadership as required
Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri - REQUIRED
- Minimum of 2 years of long-term care nursing experience - REQUIRED
- Prior nursing leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred
- Strong knowledge of LTC regulations, survey process, and QA standards
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
What We’re Looking For
- A hands-on clinical leader
- Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to resident-centered care
- Ability to lead with professionalism, accountability, and compassion
Join a Facility Where Leadership Matters.
At Willowcreek Wellness & Rehabilitation, our nursing leaders set the tone for excellence in care, compliance, and culture.
Apply today to take the next step in your nursing leadership career.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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