Director of Nursing
Independence, Missouri
RN · Executive Nurses & Nurse Administrators · Administrative & Consulting Nurses · Directors of Nursing
Posted Aug 15 · Not open to new grads
- Unit
- Executive Nurses & Nurse Administrators
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Long Term Care
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
We don’t have a pay range for this role yet.
We can help you find the number.
About this role
*Benefits available for Full Time employee’s*
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
- 401 (k)
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Read the full posting
- Vision Insurance
People First Culture: People are the heart of our business and we recognize the responsibility of providing quality services. We are looking for an outstanding Director of Nursing with proven excellence in survey history. You build the best teams and you inspire those around you to provide the highest level of care. You are a natural born leader who is not only a clinical expert in their field but a servant leader.
Your Job
The Registered Nurse will be responsible for the administration and management of Nursing Services to residents in accordance with orders of the physicians and total needs of the residents. The Director of Nursing will be inheriting a 5 star facility with a deficiency free survey. The Registered Nurse will be responsible for the 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards of care in accordance with the Federal, State and company standards as well as guidelines and regulations.
In the absence of the Administrator, The Director of Nursing will assume the responsibility for the center's operations. This position will conduct the nursing process – assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation – under the scope of the State’s Nurse Practice Act of Registered Nurse licensure.
Principal Responsibilities
Assumes ultimate responsibility for coordinating plans for the total care of each resident which comply with physician’s orders, governmental regulations and facility resident care policies. Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation. Participates in all admissions decisions, and may visit prospective residents before admissions. Participates in daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Currently licensed as RN in the state practiced. Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school required. Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.
Sourced from a public job board.
“Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required. *Benefits available for Full Time employee’s* Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401 (k) Dental Insurance Heal” · from this posting
Requirements
- Currently licensed as RN in the state practiced.
- Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school required.
- Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.
Place
- City
- Independence, Missouri
- Median rent
- $1,109/mo
- Local household income
- $60,339/yr
- State price level
- 9% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
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.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
How this role fits you
Add your preferences
Choose your specialty, travel preference, and license stage to see how this role fits.
The work you want
Where you'd go
Where you are
About the employer
You would be looking at a multi-state skilled nursing and senior living operator with corporate offices in Dallas and care centers in Texas, New Mexico, Missouri, Indiana, and Arizona. The work that shows up for nurses is mostly SNF floor…
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?