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Director of Nursing - Independence

Sunterra Independence OC LLC logo

Sunterra Independence OC LLC

Independence, Missouri

RN · Long-term care · Rehabilitation

Posted Jul 16 · Not open to new grads

Unit
Long-term care

What the listing says

Role

Nurse to patient
1:19

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Setting
Long Term Care
Accepts
RN
Experience
2+ years

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About this role

Sunterra Springs - Independence MO seeking an amazing DON (Director of nursing) to join our team. In this leadership role, you will ensure quality patient care, direct, coordinate, and control all aspects of the clinical functions, perform regulatory compliance, and manage staff. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of Nursing Service, maintaining current federal, state, and local standards, determining staffing needs, and knowledgeable about long-term and rehabilitation care.

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Requirements: Must have current MO RN license with a minimum of two years management experience Experience working in Long-term care environment preferred Critical thinking/problem-solving skills Excellent interpers· from this posting

Requirements

  • Current MO RN license
  • Minimum of two years management experience
  • Experience working in Long-term care environment preferred
  • Critical thinking/problem-solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Available at all times during operating hours
  • Understand business growth, financial management, personnel management
  • Must be organized, able to multitask, and delegate when appropriate

Place

City
Independence, Missouri
Median rent
$1,109/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$60,339/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

State price level
9% below the national average

Missouri index 90.8, where 100 is the national average.

Independence sits just east of Kansas City, offering small-town comfort with quick access to metro amenities. History buffs know it as Harry Truman's hometown, with a tidy downtown square and trailheads along the Little Blue River. It's a practical landing spot for nurses who want affordability and a quieter pace without leaving the Kansas City orbit.

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Sunterra Independence OC LLC
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Sunterra Independence OC LLC, operating as Sunterra Springs Independence, is a 38-bed skilled nursing facility located at 19200 E 37th Terrace S in Independence, Missouri, situated across the street from Centerpoint Medical Center. The facility is part of the Tutera…

38 beds
1:19 nurse-to-patient

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