Director of Nursing (DON)

Sarcoxie Health Care Center

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

Qualifications

  • Current Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
  • Prior experience as a Director of Nursing or Assistant Director in a skilled nursing facility.
  • Strong knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations.
  • Proven success in clinical leadership and regulatory compliance.
  • Ability to stay calm and focused in a fast-paced environment.
  • Passion for coaching and building engaged clinical teams.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical leadership while promoting a collaborative team culture.
  • Mentor and develop nursing staff to enhance professional growth.
  • Engage actively with residents, families, and staff on the floor.
  • Collaborate with the Administrator to drive clinical and operational success.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and maintain survey readiness.
  • Monitor quality measures and resident outcomes effectively.
  • Work with interdisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional resident care.

Benefits

  • $10,000 sign-on bonus
  • Monthly performance incentive bonus
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Access to employee assistance programs (EAP)
  • Zero copay telemedicine services for employees and families
  • Unlimited support for legal, financial, and personal matters
  • Access to exclusive wellness programs from Mayo Clinic.
Full Job Description
$10,0000 SIGN ON BONUS

MONTHLY INCENTIVE BONUS
Director of Nursing (DON)

Sarcoxie Nursing Center | Sarcoxie, Missouri

Lead Clinical Excellence. Build Great Teams. Inspire Exceptional Care.

Sarcoxie Nursing Center, a 98-bed skilled nursing facility located in Sarcoxie, Missouri, is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and hands-on Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our clinical team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a nursing leader who enjoys mentoring others, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about delivering exceptional resident care while building a culture of teamwork and accountability.

As the Director of Nursing, you will partner closely with the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator and interdisciplinary leadership team to ensure outstanding clinical outcomes, regulatory compliance, and an exceptional resident experience. We are seeking a leader who is visible on the floor, supports staff through coaching and education, adapts to changing priorities, and leads confidently through both everyday operations and unexpected challenges.

What You'll Do
  • Provide strong clinical leadership while fostering a positive, collaborative team culture.
  • Lead, mentor, educate, and develop nursing staff to promote professional growth and clinical excellence.
  • Serve as a visible, hands-on leader who is actively engaged with residents, families, and staff.
  • Partner with the Administrator to achieve exceptional clinical, operational, and financial outcomes.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and company regulations while maintaining survey readiness.
  • Monitor quality measures, infection prevention, risk management, and resident outcomes.
  • Collaborate with physicians, consultants, and interdisciplinary team members to provide exceptional resident care.
  • Maintain flexibility while effectively managing multiple priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment.
  • Lead by example with professionalism, integrity, compassion, and accountability.
Qualifications
Required
  • Current Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
  • Previous experience as a Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing in a skilled nursing facility.
  • Thorough knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations.
  • Demonstrated success in clinical leadership, staff development, and regulatory compliance.
  • Ability to remain calm, decisive, and focused in a fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Passion for coaching, mentoring, and building engaged clinical teams.


Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Monthly Performance Incentive Bonus
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Additional Employee Benefits
  • $0 Copay Telemedicine - Convenient virtual healthcare for you and your family.
  • Unlimited Assistance Program - Legal, financial, childcare, elder care, counseling, and work-life support.
  • Mayo Clinic Wellness Programs - Exclusive access to fitness, nutrition, mental wellness, and healthy lifestyle resources.

These enhanced benefits are provided at no cost to your take-home pay.
Join Our Team

If you are an experienced nursing leader who believes in leading from the front, developing strong clinical teams, embracing change, and creating a culture where residents and employees thrive, we invite you to apply today and become part of the growing AMA LTC family.

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