Director of Nursing (DON)

Sonshine Manor; Republic (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term and Short-Term Disability

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sonshine Manor, located in Republic, Missouri, is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to join our team. The DON will coordinate resident care with a hands-on management style and lead nursing staff to ensure high-quality clinical outcomes.

Required RN license and CPR/First Aid certification. Strong organizational, recruitment, and policy development skills are essential for this leadership role at our long-term care facility.

Qualifications

• Supervisory responsibilities and staff leadership experience.
• Familiarity with Long-Term Care regulations and standards.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize patient care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resident care with a hands-on management style.
• Maintain strong organizational oversight of nursing operations.
• Develop, review, and revise nursing and clinical policies.
• Be available for day shifts and flexible during shortages or emergencies.
• Conduct staff evaluations and address disciplinary matters to ensure quality care.
• Lead recruitment and interviewing of qualified staff.
• Make independent decisions when warranted to ensure patient safety.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate care and services.
• Promote a respectful, growth-oriented environment while meeting regulatory and company goals.
• Monitor cost controls through supplies and equipment usage.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Regulatory knowledge

Recruitment & hiring

Education

Registered Nurse License

CPR/First Aid

Job description

Sonshine Manor, located in Republic, 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