Director of Nursing LPN/RN

Trustwell Living of Raytown; Raytown (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trustwell Living of Raytown is seeking a Nurse Manager/Health Services Director to lead the clinical team in delivering exceptional care for Assisted Living residents. You will mentor staff, manage medications, coordinate personalized care plans and ensure a safe, compliant environment for residents.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, resident advocacy, and collaboration with families and healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• RN license (compact encouraged; unencumbered required)
• Leadership experience in an assisted living or LTC
• At least 1 year in Wellness Director / HCC / DON roles
• State survey readiness as a core expectation
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical team with purpose and accountability; use metrics and goals
• Oversee medication management services including training and audits
• Assess resident needs and develop service plans using the nursing process
• Visit prospective/current residents for admission/readmission assessments
• Act as clinical liaison with families, residents and professionals
• Direct infection control measures across the community
• Collaborate with the community leadership team
• Coordinate clinical staff schedules and training program
• Provide on-call clinical support as needed

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff mentoring

Infection control

Communication with families

Team coordination

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

Medication management systems

Job description

Remember why you became a nurse? At Trustwell Living, you have the power to make a real difference—every single day. This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to impact the lives of seniors, support families, and lead an incredible team. As a key player in our multidisciplinary team, you’ll help seniors live healthier, more fulfilling lives while growing your own leadership skills in a rewarding management role. Join us and rediscover the heart of nursing!

As the Nurse Manager/Health Services Director at Trustwell Living, you'll be the driving force behind exceptional care for our Assisted Living residents. From ensuring safe medication management and infection control to mentoring staff and coordinating personalized care plans, you’ll help create a thriving, supportive environment where seniors can live their best lives.

The successful candidate for this position will have:

• A passion for seniors and enhancing their quality of life
• A valid Registered Nurse (RN) license; Compact license or ability to obtain is encouraged. An unencumbered license is required. An LPN with leadership experience may also be considered.
• Proven clinical leader in an assisted living or LTC environment with at least one year of successful experience as a Wellness Director, Health Care Coordinator (HCC) or Director of Nursing (DON)
• Understand the importance of being state survey ready, every day
• Have a current driver’s license

Essential Functions:

• Be able to lead the clinical team with a sense of purpose and accountability; utilize metrics and established goals.
• Oversees the medication management services, including training and audit of medication administration practices, collaboration with prescribing healthcare providers and pharmacy staff
• Identifies ongoing needs and services of residents through assessment and service plans utilizing the nursing process
• Visit prospective/current residents in their homes or healthcare settings as needed to assess for admission/readmission to the community.
• Clinical liaison with families, residents, healthcare professionals, and team members
• Direct the infection control measures for the community
• Work collaboratively with others on the community leadership team
• Manage and coordinate the work of the clinical staff. This includes overseeing and/or completing required training, staff schedules monthly and daily work assignments.
• Provide on-call clinical support as needed.

Why Join Us?

At Trustwell, we believe in creating a work environment that fosters growth and satisfaction. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. By joining our team you’ll become part of a community that values care and compassion toward its senior residents. We strive to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates differences and empowers all individuals with opportunities to channel their entrepreneurial spirit. Trustwell is an EEO employer. All offers of employment with Trustwell Living are contingent upon a satisfactory background and drug screening.

Related titles: Wellness Director, Director of Nursing, Clinical Care Manager, Nurse Manager, Registered Nurse, Health and Wellness Director

Trustwell Living of Raytown is an Equal Opportunity / Affi

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.

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