Interim Nursing Director — Hands-On Leader & Policy Driver

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 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