Director of Nursing (RN)

Aspire Senior Living New Florence; New Florence (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages & Benefits

401(k)

Holiday Pay & PTO

Paid Maternity Leave

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Advanced Benefits

Exclusive Aspire Perks

Job summary

Aspire Senior Living New Florence is seeking a Director of Nursing (RN) to lead our nursing team and ensure high-quality resident care in New Florence, MO. The DON provides leadership, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with physicians, therapy, and interdisciplinary care to support resident outcomes.

Strong preference for BSN and 3–5 years of leadership in skilled nursing, with knowledge of LTC regulations and experience with EHR systems.

Qualifications

• Current Missouri RN license required.
• BSN preferred to lead nursing staff.
• 3–5 years of nursing leadership in skilled nursing or related setting.
• Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations and survey processes.
• Experience with electronic health records and nursing management systems.
• Commitment to resident-centered care and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the nursing department and daily clinical operations.
• Recruit, train, supervise, develop, and support RNs, LPNs, CNAs.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, communication, and professional growth.
• Ensure resident-centered care per standards and individual care plans.
• Monitor resident outcomes, quality measures, and nursing documentation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and survey readiness and audits.
• Develop and implement nursing policies, education, and QA initiatives.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapy, social services, dietary, and admin.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and leadership.
• Provide leadership during emergencies and changes in resident condition.

Skills

RN license

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

EHR system

Team-building

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Aspire Senior Living New Florence - New Florence, MO

At Aspire Senior Living, our mission is to transform lives through Accountability, Service, Passion, Integrity, Resilience, and Excellence. With an unwavering commitment to our residents and an employee-focused approach, we create a brighter future for our communities and empower our team to deliver exceptional care and support.

Our Company

Director of Nursing (RN) | Full-Time

Position Overview

Aspire Senior Living New Florence is seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON) – RN to lead our nursing team.

The Director of Nursing provides leadership and oversight of nursing services to ensure high-quality resident care, clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and a positive environment for residents and employees. The DON works closely with the Administrator, nursing leadership, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary team to support exceptional resident outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the nursing department and daily clinical operations.


• Recruit, train, supervise, develop, and support RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and nursing team members.


• Promote a positive culture of teamwork, accountability, communication, and professional growth.


• Ensure resident-centered care is delivered according to established clinical standards and individual care plans.


• Monitor resident outcomes, quality measures, clinical performance, and nursing documentation.


• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and standards of nursing practice.


• Support survey readiness, regulatory inspections, audits, and corrective action plans.


• Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, education, and quality improvement initiatives.


• Collaborate with physicians, therapy, social services, dietary, administration, and other interdisciplinary team members.


• Communicate effectively with residents, families, healthcare providers, and community leadership.


• Provide leadership and clinical direction during emergencies and changes in resident condition.

Qualifications

• Current Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) license required.


• BSN preferred.


• Previous nursing leadership or management experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or a related healthcare setting preferred.


• 3–5 years of relevant nursing experience preferred.


• Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations, survey processes, quality assurance, and clinical best practices.


• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and team-building skills.


• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and nursing management systems.


• Commitment to resident-centered care, employee development, and continuous quality improvement.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Wages & Benefits


• 401(k)


• Holiday Pay & Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Paid Maternity Leave


• Dental & Vision Insurance


• Life & AD&D Insurance


• Voluntary Short-Term Disability


• Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance


• Advancement Opportunities


• Exclusive Aspire Senior Living Employee Perks

Join Our Team!

If you're an experienced RN nursing leader ready to lead a compassionate team and make a meaningful impact on residents and staff, we'd love to connect with you.

Benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status and plan requirements.