Interim Director of Nursing

Fulton Nursing and Rehab; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability (long-term and short-term)

Paid vacation and sick time

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fulton Nursing & Rehab in Fulton, MO is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations and ensure high-quality resident care. This role requires hands-on management, policy development, regulatory compliance, and strong recruitment and cost-control skills.

CPR/First Aid certified RN, with supervisory experience in long-term care, is essential. The DON will collaborate across departments, support staff through coaching, and respond to emergencies while maintaining regulatory

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Experience with long-term care regulations preferred.
• Minimum 1 year supervisory experience.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Strong leadership and patient care focus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resident care with a hands-on management style.
• Develop, review, and revise nursing policies.
• Flexible scheduling for staffing shortages or emergencies.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations and handle disciplinary actions.
• Lead recruitment by interviewing candidates.
• Manage cost controls by monitoring supplies and equipment.
• Promote respect, professional growth, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate patient care.

Skills

Staff supervision

Regulatory knowledge

Policy development

Nursing leadership

Interdepartmental collaboration

Crisis management

CPR/First Aid

Education

RN license

Job description

FULTON NURSING & REHAB, located in Fulton, 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