Executive Nursing Leader - Psychiatric & Forensic Care

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

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