Senior Nursing Director - Skilled Nursing Leader

Carmel-Hills-Wellness-; 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 in Independence, MO seeks an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations in our Skilled Nursing Facility. You will oversee 24-hour nursing services, ensure resident-centered care, and drive quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, staffing oversight, and a proven track record in long-term care. This senior position reports to the Administrator and shapes care culture across the facility.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Missouri RN license.
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited program required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in long-term care or acute healthcare setting preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of nursing leadership or supervisory experience required.
• 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

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Missouri RN license

ADN/BSN in Nursing

Job description

Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation Center in Independence, MO seeks an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations in our Skilled Nursing Facility. You will oversee 24-hour nursing services, ensure resident-centered care, and drive quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, staffing oversight, and a proven track record in long-term care. This senior position reports to the Administrator and shapes care culture across the facility.