Director of Nursing

American Medical Administrators LTC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Monthly Incentive Bonus

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

AMA LTC is recruiting Directors of Nursing (DONs) and other nursing leadership roles across the St. Louis metropolitan area and surrounding communities. You will lead clinical teams, drive quality outcomes, ensure regulatory readiness, and help build a culture of excellence.

Join AMA LTC to advance resident-centered care, mentor staff, and shape nursing operations across multiple facilities, with sign-on and monthly incentive bonuses as part of the benefits package.

Qualifications

• Current Missouri RN license or ability to obtain licensure.
• Directors of Nursing experience preferred.
• Minimum two years of nursing supervisory or leadership experience.
• Long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of nursing practices, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Ability to coach, develop, and motivate clinical teams.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Passion for providing exceptional resident-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all nursing services and clinical operations within the facility.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on resident outcomes and regulatory compliance.
• Develop, mentor, and support nursing staff while fostering a positive culture.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility policies and standards.
• Monitor clinical indicators and infection prevention programs.
• Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, residents, and families.
• Evaluate resident care needs and ensure care planning and implementation.
• Manage staffing plans, scheduling, and clinical resources.
• Support recruitment, retention, and professional development of nursing staff.
• Assist with hands-on resident care and clinical oversight as needed.
• Lead survey preparation and maintain readiness.

Skills

RN License (MO)

Nursing leadership

Clinical operations

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Team building

Job description

AMA LTC

Nursing Leadership Opportunities

Director of Nursing Positions Available

St. Louis & Surrounding Missouri Communities

Lead Clinical Excellence. Drive Quality Outcomes. Make a Lasting Difference.

AMA LTC, a leader in long-term care services throughout Missouri, is seeking experienced and passionate nursing leaders to join our growing team. We are currently recruiting Directors of Nursing (DONs) and other nursing leadership professionals for facilities in the St. Louis metropolitan area and surrounding communities.

If you are dedicated to improving resident outcomes, building high-performing clinical teams, and creating a culture of excellence, we want to hear from you.

SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE

NEW MONTHLY INCENTIVE BONUS

Why Join AMA LTC?

At AMA LTC, our mission is to provide exceptional care while enhancing the quality of life for every resident we serve. We believe strong clinical leadership is the cornerstone of quality care. Our nursing leaders play a critical role in driving:

• Quality clinical outcomes

• Regulatory compliance and survey readiness

• Staff development and retention

• Resident and family satisfaction

• Operational excellence and team engagement

We are looking for leaders who bring compassion, integrity, accountability, and clinical expertise to every aspect of resident care and team leadership.

Primary Leadership Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all nursing services and clinical operations within the facility

• Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on resident outcomes and regulatory compliance

• Develop, mentor, and support nursing staff while fostering a positive and collaborative culture

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility policies and standards

• Monitor clinical indicators, infection prevention programs, and quality measures

• Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families to ensure high-quality care delivery

• Evaluate resident care needs and ensure appropriate care planning and implementation

• Manage staffing plans, scheduling, and clinical resources effectively

• Support recruitment, retention, and professional development of nursing staff

• Assist with hands‑on resident care and clinical oversight as needed

• Lead survey preparation efforts and maintain survey readiness

Qualifications

• Current Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) License, or ability to obtain Missouri licensure

• Previous Director of Nursing experience preferred

• Minimum two (2) years of nursing supervisory or leadership experience

• Long-term care or skilled nursing experience strongly preferred

• Strong knowledge of nursing practices, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement processes

• Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills

• Ability to coach, develop, and motivate clinical teams

• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and critical-thinking abilities

• Passion for providing exceptional resident-centered care

Benefits Package

AMA LTC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off (PTO)