Director of Nursing

Carmel-Hills-Wellness-; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Full-Time Leadership Role

Job summary

Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation Center in Independence, MO seeks an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations in our Skilled Nursing Facility. You will oversee 24-hour nursing services, ensure resident-centered care, and drive quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, staffing oversight, and a proven track record in long-term care. This senior position reports to the Administrator and shapes care culture across the facility.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Missouri RN license.
• 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.
• Proven ability to lead teams and maintain a high standard of care.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Missouri RN license

ADN/BSN in Nursing

Job description

Clinical Leadership Opportunity – Director of Nursing

Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations in our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).

The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and quality of nursing care, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations while maintaining a strong, resident-centered care culture.

This is a senior leadership role overseeing 24-hour nursing operations and serving as the key clinical leader in the absence of the Administrator.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Oversight

• 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

Team Leadership & Staff Management

• 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

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

• 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

Operational & Administrative Leadership

• 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
• Proven ability to lead teams and maintain a high standard of care
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Full-Time Leadership Role

Why Join Carmel Hills

• Opportunity to lead a dedicated clinical team in a skilled nursing environment
• Supportive leadership structure and collaborative culture
• Focus on resident-centered care and clinical excellence
• Stable organization with long-term growth potential

Equal Opportunity Employer

Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics under applicable law.

Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.