Nursing Director — Clinical Leader in Skilled Nursing

Cameron Nursing Center; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Full-Time Leadership Role

Job summary

Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations in our Skilled Nursing Facility. This senior leadership role oversees 24-hour nursing operations and serves as the key clinical leader in the absence of the Administrator.

The DON will ensure high-quality resident care, maintain regulatory compliance, manage staffing and policy implementation, and drive continuous quality improvement across all nursing services.

Qualifications

• Current Missouri RN license.
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in long-term care or acute healthcare.
• Minimum 2+ years of nursing leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of SNF regulations, clinical operations, and survey readiness.
• Proven ability to lead teams and maintain a high standard of care.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all nursing services within the facility.
• Ensure high-quality resident care in accordance with physician orders and care plans.
• Oversee the nursing process including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing leadership and frontline staff.
• Communicate and reinforce policies, procedures, and clinical expectations.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and effective workforce management.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and company regulations.
• Monitor nursing practices to ensure adherence to clinical standards.
• Participate in quality assurance, audits, and survey readiness activities.
• Ensure resident rights and care standards are consistently upheld.
• Participate in daily and weekly leadership meetings regarding census, staffing, and resident concerns.
• Oversee admission decisions and may conduct prospective resident visits.
• Address clinical concerns, complaints, and operational issues in a timely manner.
• Assume full facility operational responsibility in absence of Administrator.

Skills

RN leadership

Clinical operations

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Staff management

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations in our Skilled Nursing Facility. This senior leadership role oversees 24-hour nursing operations and serves as the key clinical leader in the absence of the Administrator.

The DON will ensure high-quality resident care, maintain regulatory compliance, manage staffing and policy implementation, and drive continuous quality improvement across all nursing services.