Assistant Director of Nursing, Hospice
Phoenix Home Care and Hospice
Summary
Now Hiring: Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). Location: Springfield, MO. Full Time | Monday through Friday | Day Schedule.
Job description
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice is seeking a strong clinical leader to step into an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) role in Springfield. 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
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Major Medical plans
- Dental & Vision coverage
- Spousal & Family insurance
- 401(k) options
- Paid Time Off
- Paid training
- Leadership development
- Continuing education
- Employee recognition programs
Company overview
Phoenix Home Care and Hospice is a specialized healthcare provider offering comprehensive home-based medical services and end-of-life care. The company focuses on delivering personalized care to patients in the comfort of their own homes, providing skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and medical social services. Their hospice division offers compassionate palliative care for individuals with terminal illnesses, emphasizing pain management, symptom control, and emotional support for both patients and their families. As a home health care organization, Phoenix Home Care and Hospice enables patients to maintain their independence and quality of life while receiving necessary medical attention. The company operates with a patient-centered approach, coordinating care with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure continuity of treatment. Their services are particularly valuable for elderly patients, those recovering from surgery or illness, and individuals with chronic conditions who require ongoing medical supervision. By bringing healthcare services directly to patients' homes, Phoenix Home Care and Hospice reduces hospital readmissions and supports the healthcare system's shift toward value-based care models.