Director of Nursing

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all nursing services within the facility
• Ensure high-quality resident care in accordance with physician orders and care plans
• Oversee the nursing process including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing leadership and frontline staff
• Communicate and reinforce policies, procedures, and clinical expectations
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and effective workforce management
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and company regulations
• Monitor nursing practices to ensure adherence to clinical standards
• Participate in quality assurance, audits, and survey readiness activities
• Ensure resident rights and care standards are consistently upheld
• Participate in daily and weekly leadership meetings regarding census, staffing, and resident concerns
• Oversee admission decisions and may conduct prospective resident visits
• Address clinical concerns, complaints, and operational issues in a timely manner
• Assume full facility operational responsibility in absence of Administrator

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Missouri
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited program required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in long-term care or acute healthcare setting preferred
• Minimum 2+ years of nursing leadership or supervisory experience required
• Strong knowledge of SNF regulations, clinical operations, and survey readiness
• Prioritizes and demonstrates proven ability to lead teams and maintain a high standard of care
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills