Assistant Director of Nursing, Hospice
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Job Description
- Now Hiring: Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
- Location: Joplin, MO
- Full Time | Monday through Friday | Day Schedule
We are adding to our already amazing team! Phoenix Home Care & Hospice is seeking a strong clinical leader to step into an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) role in Joplin. 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
What We Offer
- Multiple Major Medical plans to choose from
- Dental and Vision coverage
- Spousal and Family insurance options
- 401k options
- Paid Time Off
- Paid training and leadership development
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee recognition programs
Supportive and Mission Driven Team Culture
- At Phoenix Home Care & Hospice, our mission is to offer New Beginnings and meaningful opportunities to our caregivers and clinicians while providing home care services built on innovation, skill, and Christ-like values of compassion, honesty, and patience.
- We are taking the journey with you and creating a New Beginning.
Choose Phoenix. Apply today.
Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Director of Nursing will support clinical operations, supervise nursing staff, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. They will also assist with patient care oversight, staff training, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Missouri RN license and have at least 2 years of experience in hospice care. Previous leadership or supervisory experience is preferred, along with strong knowledge of clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Hospice Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 48% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in nursing leadership | ranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Missouri index 90.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Hospice Nursing listings in Missouri | 28 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All nursing leadership listings in Missouri | 154 active | 5,691 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 26% remote · 48% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Missouri registered nurse listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 0% offer loan repayment154 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Hospice Nursing RN listings | 543 in the last 30 days | 426 the 30 days before (+27%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Assistant Director of Nursing, Hospice at Phoenix Home Care and Hospice a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Nursing Leadership — ranked against 1,187 active Nursing Leadership listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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