Director of Nursing

Pay: $105,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into a high-impact nursing leadership role where your work directly shapes resident care and staff success.
• Join a supportive, team-oriented skilled nursing environment that values compassionate, high-quality care.
• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing professionals while helping build a strong clinical culture.
• Make a meaningful difference for residents, families, and the broader care team every day.
• Enjoy a strong compensation package with benefits and the opportunity to grow with a stable organization.

Location: On-site in Chesterfield, Missouri. This is a full-time, hands-on leadership opportunity for a nursing professional who enjoys being present with their team and actively involved in daily operations.

Note: A current Registered Nurse (RN) license is required. Previous Director of Nursing experience is preferred, but we are open to strong RN leaders who have the clinical experience, longevity, work ethic, and leadership potential to grow into DON responsibilities.

About Us
We are a privately owned skilled nursing community focused on compassionate, resident-centered care and a supportive team environment. Our team believes strong clinical outcomes start with engaged leaders, well-supported staff, and a culture of accountability and respect. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Lead and support the nursing department, providing hands-on direction to nursing staff and daily clinical operations.
• Ensure residents receive safe, compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining strong clinical standards.
• Partner with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team to address resident needs and department priorities.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal long-term care regulations and nursing standards.
• Establish appropriate staffing priorities and respond effectively to changing daily needs.
• Provide coaching, education, mentorship, and ongoing development for nursing staff.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, physicians, and employees through clear, professional communication.
• Develop, implement, and reinforce effective nursing policies and procedures.
• Monitor clinical documentation, resident medical records, quality measures, and overall nursing performance.
• Help manage department resources and budgets while keeping resident care at the center of decision-making.
• Foster a respectful, collaborative, accountable, and team-focused nursing culture.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Skilled nursing, long-term care, or similar clinical experience strongly preferred.
• Previous DON or nursing leadership experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and remain composed in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to resident-centered care and staff development.
• Stable employment history and a strong work ethic are highly valued.

Why You Will Love Working Here
You will have the opportunity to make a visible difference in resident care while working alongside a team that values collaboration, accountability, and compassion. We are looking for someone who wants to build something long-term, develop people, and take pride in doing difficult work well. If you are an RN ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we will support you as you grow into the role.

JPC-1701

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have:  RN license

• Required Years as Associate: 
• Additional context: Relocation- [NO]. Packages - [no].
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Submission Email: Jodi - [email protected]

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• Client job title: Director of Nursing
• Location: Chesterfield, MO
• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site
• Experience: 0
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: DON, Director of Nursing, RN Director of Nursing, ADON, Assistant Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager, Nursing Director, Clinical Nurse Manager
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