Nursing Director: Lead Clinical Excellence & Team Growth

John Knox Village East; Higginsville (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

John Knox Village East is actively seeking a Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations across our Continuing Care Retirement Community. This role requires strategic thinking, compassionate leadership, and a commitment to resident-centered care across skilled nursing and assisted living.

You will drive quality outcomes, ensure regulatory compliance, and empower a high-performing nursing team. The successful candidate will oversee staffing, budgets, and daily operations while partnering with

Qualifications

• Active MO RN license required.
• Prior Director of Nursing or similar leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in skilled nursing and long-term care required; assisted living preferred.
• Knowledge of federal/state regulatory requirements governing SNF/AL operations.
• Ability to lead, develop, and motivate interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience with clinical quality improvement, survey readiness, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong financial acumen including staffing, budgeting, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all nursing services across skilled nursing and assisted living.
• Maintain compliance with CMS, MO DHSS, and other regulatory requirements.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives using data and outcomes.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain a high-performing nursing team.
• Oversee daily nursing operations, staffing plans, scheduling, and workflows.
• Develop and manage department budgets and monitor labor/operational costs.
• Engage residents and families with responsive, high-quality service.
• Collaborate with campus leadership for coordinated services across the continuum.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Staff development

Budgeting & finance

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Education

RN license in MO

Job description

John Knox Village East is actively seeking a Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations across our Continuing Care Retirement Community. This role requires strategic thinking, compassionate leadership, and a commitment to resident-centered care across skilled nursing and assisted living.

You will drive quality outcomes, ensure regulatory compliance, and empower a high-performing nursing team. The successful candidate will oversee staffing, budgets, and daily operations while partnering with