Join McKnight Place Memory Care—Where Compassion Meets Excellence!
Now Hiring! Memory Care Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
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.
Lead with compassion. Care with purpose.
Do you have a passion for leading clinical teams while enriching the lives of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia? Join our dedicated Memory Care leadership team, where compassion, clinical excellence, and meaningful connections are at the heart of everything we do. As the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), you’ll support a team of caregivers, foster a culture of compassion, and help ensure every resident receives exceptional, person-centered care in a safe and engaging environment.
Responsibilities Overview:
As the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), you’ll collaborate with the Director of Clinical Services (DON) to oversee the daily clinical operations of our Memory Care community. You’ll provide hands-on leadership, mentor nursing staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a culture focused on exceptional outcomes.
What You'll Do:
Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Services (DON) to oversee daily nursing operations within the Memory Care community.
Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to Charge Nurses (RN’s and LPN’s), CNA’s, CMT’s, and Restorative Aides.
Assist with recruiting, interviewing, scheduling, and performance management of nursing staff.
Ensure compliance with State and Federal Regulations, company policies, and clinical practices.
Monitor resident assessments, care plans, physician orders, and clinical documentation for accuracy and compliance.
Conduct clinical rounds to ensure quality care, resident safety, and exceptional customer service.
Collaborate with physicians, therapists, pharmacy providers, hospice, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate resident care.
Assist with staff education, competency validation, and ongoing professional development.
What We Offer:
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Position Requirements:
A valid unencumbered Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is required.
2+ years of nursing leadership experience is 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.
Why Work at McKnight Place Assisted Living and Memory Care?
We believe in taking care of our employees as much as our residents. When you join our team, you’ll enjoy:
Competitive Health Benefits (for eligible full-time employees)
401(K)
Discounted Employee Meals
Holiday Bonus
Employee of the Month Program
Discounted Club Fitness Membership
Complimentary On-site parking
Employee Referral Program
Metro Transit Pass Program
And Much More!
Join Our Team!
Join a team that’s passionate about enriching the lives of seniors. Apply today!
McKnight Place Assisted Living and Memory Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
