Mobile DON: Regional Nursing Leader (Frequent Travel)

American Medical Administrators MGMT Company; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Telemedicine

Unlimited Assistance

Mayo Clinic Programs

Job summary

American Medical Administrators MGMT Company seeks a Mobile Director of Nursing to provide interim leadership and clinical oversight across multiple skilled nursing facilities. The DON ensures regulatory compliance, drives quality improvement, and supports nursing teams during transitions or leadership vacancies.

The role requires an RN with at least 5 years of long-term care leadership, strong CMS knowledge, and travel up to 75%.

Qualifications

• RN license in applicable state; multi-state preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of nursing leadership in long-term care, with prior DON experience.
• Strong CMS regulatory knowledge and infection control protocols.
• Proven leadership, staff development, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel up to 75% and respond to urgent needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide interim leadership as acting Director of Nursing at facilities as needed.
• Assess and stabilize nursing operations during transitions or staffing shortages.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and company regulations.
• Assist with state surveys, audits, and regulatory responses.
• Monitor quality metrics and support improvement plans.
• Mentor facility nursing leadership and staff on best practices.
• Participate in leadership meetings as a clinical resource.
• Support during crisis management, including infection control incidents.
• Travel frequently across the region; onboard new Directors of Nursing.
• Report clinical concerns and progress to regional/executive leadership.

Skills

RN licensure

Nursing leadership

CMS regulations

Travel up to 75%

Clinical oversight

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

American Medical Administrators MGMT Company seeks a Mobile Director of Nursing to provide interim leadership and clinical oversight across multiple skilled nursing facilities. The DON ensures regulatory compliance, drives quality improvement, and supports nursing teams during transitions or leadership vacancies.

The role requires an RN with at least 5 years of long-term care leadership, strong CMS knowledge, and travel up to 75%.