Director of Nursing DON

Brookfield Health Care Center

$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Missouri RN license or compact state eligible for Missouri practice.
  • Previous experience as a DON or ADON in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
  • Experience with residents having behavioral health diagnoses and complex clinical needs.
  • Strong knowledge of CMS regulations and state survey processes.
  • Demonstrated success in staff development and leadership coaching.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive measurable quality improvements.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead nursing operations in a 60-bed Skilled Nursing Facility.
  • Collaborate with the Nursing Home Administrator and interdisciplinary team.
  • Ensure compliance with CMS regulations and state surveys.
  • Oversee clinical documentation and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Manage staff education and ongoing leadership development.
  • Recruit and mentor nursing staff and leaders.
  • Promote improvements in CMS Quality Measures and resident satisfaction.
  • Provide decisive leadership in a changing healthcare environment.

Benefits

  • Monthly performance incentive bonus.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • $0 copay telemedicine services.
  • Wellness resources through Mayo Clinic programs.
  • Professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
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Director of Nursing (DON) -Brookfield Healthcare Center

Brookfield, MO | 60-Bed Skilled Nursing Facility | Clinical Leadership Opportunity

Brookfield Healthcare Center, a 60-bed skilled nursing facility and is a AMA-LTC Managed community, is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations and inspire a culture of clinical excellence, teamwork, and resident-centered care.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a dynamic nurse leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys mentoring others, and is passionate about developing exceptional clinical teams while driving quality outcomes.

Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership and oversight for all nursing operations within our 60-bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).
  • Partner with the Nursing Home Administrator and interdisciplinary leadership team to achieve exceptional clinical, regulatory, and operational outcomes.
  • Ensure CMS compliance, regulatory readiness, and successful state survey performance.
  • Oversee resident care, clinical documentation, infection prevention, quality assurance, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Lead staff education, orientation, ongoing clinical training, and leadership development.
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop nursing leaders and frontline staff.
  • Drive improvements in CMS Quality Measures, staffing, resident satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide calm, decisive leadership in a changing healthcare environment while maintaining a strong focus on resident-centered care.
  • Support the care of residents with behavioral health diagnoses, psychiatric disorders, dementia, and other medically complex conditions.

Qualifications
  • Current Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact state license eligible for Missouri practice.
  • Previous experience as a Director of Nursing (DON) or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
  • Experience caring for residents with behavioral health diagnoses, psychiatric disorders, dementia, and other complex clinical needs required.
  • Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, the state survey process, and regulatory compliance.
  • Demonstrated success in staff development, clinical education, leadership coaching, and team building.
  • Ability to lead through change, manage multiple priorities, and achieve measurable quality improvements.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive Salary
  • Monthly Performance Incentive Bonus
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • $0 Copay Telemedicine
  • Wellness resources through Mayo Clinic programs
  • Professional development and advancement opportunities within AMA-LTC

Apply Today
If you are a clinically driven nursing leader with a passion for developing teams and experience serving residents with behavioral health and psychiatric diagnoses, we encourage you to apply.

To learn more, visit our Careers page.

Job Type: Full-time

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