Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) RN or LPN

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) RN or LPN | Memory Care Leadership | Daily Pay

McKnight Place Assisted Living & Memory Care | St. Louis, MO

Full-Time | Clinical Leadership | Assisted Living & Memory Care Alzheimer's & Dementia Care | Locally Owned | 35+ Years of Excellence

McKnight Place Assisted Living & Memory Care is a locally owned, luxury senior living community in St. Louis part of The Gatesworth Communities campus and recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care community for 2026.

We're seeking an experienced RN or LPN to step into a meaningful clinical leadership role as our Assistant Director of Nursing, with direct oversight of our Memory Care program.

This isn't a back-office role. You'll be on the floor, leading a dedicated team of RNs, LPNs, CMTs, and CNAs, shaping care plans, and driving quality outcomes for residents living with Alzheimer's and dementia inside a community that has spent over 35 years building one of the most respected names in St. Louis senior living.

If you're a nurse leader who is ready for a role where your decisions matter and your leadership leaves a mark, we'd like to talk.

What You'll Do

• Provide direct clinical oversight of the Memory Care program
• Supervise, mentor, and support RNs, LPNs, CMTs, and CNAs across the nursing team
• Coordinate and monitor individualized resident care plans in alignment with regulatory standards
• Collaborate across departments and serve as a primary point of contact for residents' families
• Drive safety, consistency, and quality care outcomes throughout the unit

What We're Looking For

• Active, unencumbered Missouri RN or LPN license required
• 2+ years of nursing leadership experience required; 3+ years preferred
• Strong working knowledge of memory care best practices, including Alzheimer's and dementia care protocols
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain a clinical team
• Experience in assisted living, memory care, long-term care (LTC), or skilled nursing (SNF) strongly preferred
• Excellent clinical assessment, communication, and team leadership skills

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (full-time eligible)
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee wellness program and Club Fitness discount
• Complimentary garage parking, discounted meals, and recognition programs

If you're ready to lead in a community that takes both resident care and staff support seriously, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

McKnight Place Assisted Living & Memory Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.