Nursing Director - Developmental Disabilities Leader

UCP Heartland; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off (Generous PTO Policy and

10 company holidays!)

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

United Cerebral Palsy Heartland is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead our nursing team and ensure high-quality healthcare across all programs. The role emphasizes clinical leadership, care coordination, regulatory compliance, and staff development within a mission-driven environment.

The incumbent will oversee medication management, EHR/EMAR usage, incident reporting, and collaboration with medical professionals and external providers. Missouri RN licensure is required.

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited institution.
• Active Missouri RN license.
• Minimum 1 year experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Strong communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to lift and transfer adults weighing over 150 lbs with mechanical support.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Reliable transportation and flexible work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the agency’s nursing team, including scheduling, evaluations, and ongoing training.
• Provide oversight of medication management across all service lines.
• Review medical documentation for accuracy, compliance, and quality of care.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures supporting client health and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with medical professionals, pharmacies, and external care providers.
• Ensure accurate, timely reporting of incidents and participate in investigations.
• Participate in support plan and CARE TEAM meetings with clinical input.
• Use and manage electronic health systems (EHR and EMAR) for documentation.
• Maintain budgetary oversight and support financial goals related to nursing services.
• Provide clinical training including Level 1 Medication Administration.
• Perform medical record reviews for potential client admissions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Training

EHR navigation

Education

BSN

Missouri RN license

Tools

EMAR

EHR systems

Job description

United Cerebral Palsy Heartland is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead our nursing team and ensure high-quality healthcare across all programs. The role emphasizes clinical leadership, care coordination, regulatory compliance, and staff development within a mission-driven environment.

The incumbent will oversee medication management, EHR/EMAR usage, incident reporting, and collaboration with medical professionals and external providers. Missouri RN licensure is required.