Director of Nursing DON

Westview Nursing Home

$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Missouri RN license or compact state license eligible for Missouri practice.
  • Experience as a Director of Nursing (DON) or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
  • Experience with residents having behavioral health diagnoses, dementia, and other complex clinical needs.
  • Strong grasp of CMS regulations and the state survey process.
  • Proven capability in staff development and leadership coaching.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive measurable quality improvements.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership for nursing operations in a 60-bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).
  • Collaborate with the Nursing Home Administrator for optimal clinical and operational outcomes.
  • Ensure compliance with CMS regulations and readiness for state surveys.
  • Oversee resident care and implement quality improvement initiatives.
  • Lead educational and training programs for nursing staff and leadership.
  • Recruit and mentor nursing leaders and frontline staff.
  • Strive for improvements in Clinical Outcomes and Resident Satisfaction.

Benefits

  • 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
  • Professional development opportunities within AMA-LTC
Full Job Description
Director of Nursing (DON) - Westview Nursing Home

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

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.

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