Director of Nursing Chief Nurse Executive

State of Missouri; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center in St. Joseph, MO, seeks a director-level nurse to coordinate staffing, plan development, and program oversight across the nursing services.

The role leads strategic direction for patient care, staff development, and policy compliance, ensuring high-quality psychiatric care. This senior position requires Missouri RN licensure and substantial management experience in psychiatric settings, with preference for candidates holding a master’s or

Qualifications

• Missouri RN license required.
• Three+ years of high-level nursing management experience, preferably in psychiatry.
• Master's or doctoral preparation in psychiatric and mental health nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate major plans, assign tasks, and staff to support objectives and policies.
• Direct the nursing program for a large hospital or state agency.
• Develop vision and strategic direction; design plans of action for patient care and nursing operations.
• Ensure conformance with established policies and quality standards.

Skills

Accreditation coordination

CQI/Lean

Staffing management

Recruitment & retention

Evidence-based practice

Education

Master's/doctorate in psychiatric nursing

Tools

Acuity systems

Job description

General Summary

This is a top-level administrative nurse position accountable for coordinating and managing the establishment of major plans, task assignments, and allocation of staffing to support and ensure conformance with specified objectives and policies. Directs the total nursing program for a large hospital or institution, typically as a Director of Nursing or Chief Nursing Officer, or may direct nursing services for a state agency or division, or direct a statewide public health nursing program. Develops vision and strategic direction; designs and executes plans of action for patient care processes, organizational culture, and nursing operations.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Working with hospital and nursing leadership to secure accreditation from TJC and certification from CMS/DHSS
• Performance Improvement methodologies (preference will be given to those familiar with CQI Plus and Lean)
• The development and management of nursing schedules, acuity systems, and nursing budgets (including overtime and PRN/agency nurses)
• Effective strategies for the recruitment and retention of professional nurses and para-professional nursing technicians
• Evidence Based Practice in the treatment and rehabilitation of clinical populations with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) as well as Intellectual Disabilities

The ideal candidate will possess personal and professional commitment to the treatment of individuals with an SPMI, including values consistent with Trauma Informed Care, Recovery Based Practice, Advocacy and Stigma-Reduction, Client Choice and Empowerment.

Minimum Requirements

• Candidates must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Missouri.
• Three (3) or more years of high level nursing management experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's Degree or doctoral preparation in psychiatric and mental health nursing is preferred.

Candidates with a BSN who are in the process of or willing to promptly pursue a graduate degree in a psychiatric/mental health specialty may be considered

Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center is a 108-bed forensic inpatient psychiatric hospital located in St. Joseph, Missouri. NMPRC's vision is to transform the lives of Missourians with mental illness by providing evidence-based treatment in a safe and healing environment. We are dedicated to empowering Missourians to thrive in communities that support mental health, achieve health equity, and promote well-being. NMPRC's core values are CARE: Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, and Excellence. You can be a part of this important effort by being a member within our Medical Staff Department.

We Offer Great Benefits

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 on this position please contact the Human Resources Office at [phone].