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Director of Nursing- Skilled Nursing

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Benedictine

St. Louis, Missouri

You'll lead and staff the nursing department and supervise its nursing team.

Posted Oct 9 · Applications close Oct 9, 2027

Unit and setting
Skilled Nursing
License
RN license Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse, which must be in good standingCurrent state RN license in good standing
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Current state RN license in good standing Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse, which must be in good standing
Experience
2 years of RN experience Two (2) years of RN experience with at least one (1) year in long term care, home care, or related area.
Experience
1 year in long-term care, home care or a related area
Also asks
Excellent interpersonal skills Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
Also asks
Makes independent decisions and sets priorities Possess the ability to make independent decisions and have the ability to prioritize duties.
Also asks
Reads, writes and communicates in English Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of St. Louis staff RN paySt. Louis staff RN postings that state pay run $37k/yr to $84k/yr, the middle half $41k/yr to $67k/yr, across 30 postings.

Benefits

  • BenefitsPaid time off (PTO)including paid time off (PTO), retirement, medical, dental, vision, education assistance
  • BenefitsRetirement
  • BenefitsMedical
  • BenefitsDental
  • BenefitsVision
  • BenefitsEducation assistance
  • BenefitsAdditional voluntary benefitsa variety of additional voluntary benefits
  • PTO

The role and schedule

Charge
Covers the charge role when the Administrator/Housing Director is out You may assume the charge responsibilities in the absence of the Administrator/Housing Director.
Day to day
Builds, revises and runs the department budget The DON develops, revises, monitors and implements the department budget to promote appropriate resources.
Day to day
Liaises with staff, residents, families and outside health care providers The DON serves as a nursing liaison with internal/external groups, residents/families, general public, and other health care providers.

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through 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?
Build questions for this role

Original listing

Posted on Benedictine’s careers page.

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Overview It’s time to do the best work of your life – Join Benedictine #leadership #DON #nursing The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for leading, directing, analyzing, staffing and evaluating the nursing services of the department, as well as supervising members of the nursing team and others. You may assume the charge responsibilities in the absence of the Administrator/Housing Director. Responsibilities The DON provides administrative and clinical leadership for nursing staff to promote the delivery of high quality care.

The DON develops, revises, monitors and implements the department budget to promote appropriate resources. The DON develops, implements, and evaluates the nursing department all while meeting regulatory compliance. The DON serves as a nursing liaison with internal/external groups, residents/families, general public, and other health care providers.

Qualifications Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse, which must be in good standing Two (2) years of RN experience with at least one (1) year in long term care, home care, or related area. Must have excellent interpersonal skills. Possess the ability to make independent decisions and have the ability to prioritize duties.

Must be able to read, write and communicate in English. Benedictine and our Ministry partners are a not for profit senior care organization founded by the sisters of St. Scholastica that operates on four core values: Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect, and Justice. We pride ourselves on having an extraordinary team of associates, with outstanding hearts.

Our focus is to provide a comforting and empowering culture for our residents and our team members, to help you grow and succeed. With opportunities available throughout the upper Midwest, we need big hearts like yours! EEO/AA/Vet Friendly Salary Range $120,000 - $135,000 annually

Benefits Statement

A robust benefits package is available to eligible associates, designed to meet the needs of every stage of life, including paid time off (PTO), retirement, medical, dental, vision, education assistance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits. For more information visit our website at www.benedictineliving.org. Additional Information #BHSNazareth

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