Director of Nursing (RN)

Community:The Neighborhoods by TigerPlace

Community Type: Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing

Location: Columbia, MO

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay: $100,000-$105,000 Base Salary Plus Opportunity for Bonus!

Are you a passionate nurse leader ready for a fresh start? This is your chance to relocate with support, earn a $25,000 sign-on bonus, and lead a high-performing, resident-focused clinical team in beautiful Columbia, Missouri.

We're seeking a Director of Nursing to take the lead in a warm, neighborhood-style Skilled Nursing Facility. Here, you'll find above-average staffing ratios, a collaborative environment, and the support you need to provide outstanding care-and to grow your career.

What We Offer:

Up to $5,000 in Relocation Assistance - We'll help make your move smooth and stress-free

Above-market compensation

A supportive leadership team that values your voice

A strong culture of teamwork and resident-centered care

Columbia isn't just where you'll work-it's where you'll thrive. Home to the University of Missouri, this vibrant city offers the perfect mix of small-town charm and big-city energy. Enjoy outdoor trails, festivals, live music, top-ranked schools, and a welcoming community ideal for both professionals and families.

If you're ready to elevate your nursing leadership and make a meaningful move, we're ready to welcome you home.

Are you looking to have fun while making a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors?

Your Role as the Director of Nursing (DON)

Skilled Nursing

As the Director of Nursing, you'll lead the clinical team to ensure exceptional, resident-centered care within our skilled nursing community. You'll oversee all nursing services, providing clinical supervision, strategic direction, and regulatory oversight while maintaining Americare's high standards of care.

In collaboration with the Administrator and interdisciplinary teams, you'll guide assessments, care planning, medication management, and staff development. Your leadership will play a vital role in fostering a safe, compliant, and home-like environment that supports the well-being of both residents and team members.

What You'll Do

• Oversee the clinical supervision and administration of all nursing services
• Implement, maintain, and periodically revise nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures
• Provide clinical guidance and leadership to nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other care team members
• Partner with the Administrator to ensure staff receive required orientation, in-service education, and ongoing training
• Conduct and oversee resident assessments and ensure all clinical documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and Americare regulations, including survey readiness
• Manage medication systems to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and resident needs
• Support quality assurance efforts by maintaining community standards, assisting with inspections, and promoting a safe, home-like environment

What You Bring

Licensure

• Current state Registered Nurse (RN) license

Experience

• Proven nursing leadership experience, preferably in skilled nursing, senior living, or long-term care

Skills

• Strong clinical knowledge and leadership capabilities
• Ability to balance administrative responsibilities with hands-on clinical oversight
• Sound judgment, organization, and decision-making skills

Collaboration

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work closely with staff, administrators, physicians, residents, and families

Commitment

• Passion for senior care
• Alignment with Americare's mission, values, and commitment to quality of life

Physical Demands

• Stand, sit, walk, bend, and change positions frequently
• Lift up to 25 lbs. and assist with resident transfers as needed
• Push/pull up to 100 lbs. and maneuver wheelchairs (up to 350 lbs.)
• Assist in lowering residents to the floor during falls using proper procedures
• Use required safety equipment, including gait belts and mechanical lifts
• Perform tasks requiring good vision, hearing, and verbal communication

Join Americare Senior Living and lead with compassion while driving clinical excellence in our Skilled Nursing Community. Take the next step in your nursing leadership career and make a meaningful difference every day.

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