Director of Nursing (DON)

Health Systems; Hermitage (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vacation & Sick Time

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Hermitage Nursing & Rehab in Hermitage, Missouri seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead resident care with a hands-on management style and ensure quality outcomes. The DON will supervise nursing staff, develop and revise clinical policies, conduct performance evaluations, manage staff shortages, and collaborate with departments to deliver exceptional patient care while meeting regulatory standards.

This role requires strong organizational skills, regulatory knowledge, and ability to make

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience is required or preferred.
• Experience with Long Term Care settings is preferred.
• Registered Nurse license is required.
• CPR/First Aid certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resident care with a hands-on management style.
• Provide strong organizational leadership.
• Develop, review, and revise nursing and clinical policies.
• Be flexible to cover shifts during shortages or emergencies.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations and manage disciplinary situations.
• Lead recruitment of qualified staff through interviews.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Promote collaboration across departments to support patient care and regulatory standards.
• Encourage a respectful environment with professional growth for nursing staff.

Skills

Supervisory

Long Term Care

Registered Nurse License

CPR/First Aid

Job description

SIGN ON BONUS

HERMITAGE NURSING & REHAB, located in Hermitage, Missouri is currently seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to join our team.

Director of Nursing Duties and Responsibilities:

• The coordination of resident care with a “hands on” management style

• Strong organizational skills

• Develops, reviews, and revises nursing and clinical policies

• Able to work days but also willing to be flexible during a staff shortage or emergency situation

• Conduct employee performance evaluations and disciplinary situations to ensure quality care of residents

• Ability to multi-task

• Knowledge of Long-Term Care Regulations

• Ability to lead in the recruitment of qualified staff by conducting interviews

• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant

• Ability to focus on customer service and collaboration with other departments to develop, support, and coordinate patient care and related functions

• Promote an atmosphere of respect, professional growth, and encouragement for all nursing staff members and assure regulatory standards and company goals are met or exceeded

• Responsible for cost controls by monitoring the use of supplies and equipment

Director of Nursing Qualifications and Skills:

• Supervisory: 1 years (Required)

• Long Term Care: 2 years (Preferred)

• Registered Nurse License (Required)

• CPR/First Aid (Required)

Director of Nursing Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability

• Vacation and Paid Sick Time

• 401K

• Tuition Reimbursement