HHC - Assistant Director of Nursing Services

State of Missouri
Higginsville, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Jan 24, 2026
  • Salary: 97,542.96 per Year USD
  • Salary Top:97542
  • Full Time
  • Clerical and Administrative Support
  • Public Health
  • Job Description

    Higginsville Habilitation Center (HHC) is a state-operated program within the Department of Mental Health. We support 40+ individuals with developmental disabilities, receiving 24/7 services in a group home setting. We are recruiting for an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to be part of our Nursing team.

    The ADON is a highly functional member of a multidisciplinary team that works to help devise plans that best support individuals supported by HHC.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    The ADON position is a managerial nurse position that is accountable for directing nursing services, which includes oversight/review of work and documentation of the nursing department, including RNs, LPNs, and administrative staff. The right person should have knowledge of management principles and techniques as applied to nursing administration. The ADON will have the ability to maintain clinical and administrative records, prepare related reports, and communicate relevant medical information regarding the individuals supported at HHC to internal and external stakeholders. Must be detail-oriented, work well with others, have good time management skills, possess leadership skills, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Missouri,
    • 3+ years of experience as a registered nurse,
    • 2+ years of supervisory experience.


    Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

    SCHEDULE :

    Scheduled to work 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with Saturday and Sunday as days off. This position will require some on-call responsibilities and a flexible schedule to meet coverage and facility needs.

    The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

    For additional information, please contact the Personnel Department at (660) 362-6137

    Email Carol at: carol.russell@dmh.mo.gov

    An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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