Director of Nursing (DON)

Cedargate Health Care Center

Poplar Bluff, Missouri

This one is per diem, so you pick up the shifts you want. Cedargate Health Care Center is long-term care.

Eligibility: Executive Nurses & Nurse AdministratorsAdministrative & Consulting NursesDirectors of Nursing

Posted Aug 1

Unit and setting: Long Term Care
License: RN license
Term: Per Diem

What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Missouri PRN rolesMissouri PRN postings that state pay run $59k/yr to $125k/yr, the middle half $66k/yr to $104k/yr, across 46 postings.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)

More benefits (5)

Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Telemedicine: $0 co-pay for telemedicine appointments
Unlimited Assistance: legal, financial, childcare, elder care support
Mayo Clinic Programs: workouts, lifestyle, mental health, and diet resources

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Cedargate Health Care Center

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You would be applying to Cedargate Health Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. The town sits in Southeast Missouri and is described in community writeups as classic small-town living: neighbors still wave, local shops remember regulars, and you move between…

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Director of nursing opportunity

New monthly incentive program for director of nursing

We are seeking individuals with genuine empathy and patience to help care for our residents' needs. Applicants must have a caring approach and be willing to care for the needs of patients and the team. Pillars for successful employment are work ethic, integrity, and competence.

We are currently seeking a Director of Nursing

Job Responsibilities and Duties

Assess patients' health needs and develop and implement care plans

Administer medications and treatments as prescribed

Monitor patients' vital signs and report any changes to the appropriate staff member

Communicate with patients and families to provide education and support

Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure continuity of treatment

Document patients' progress and outcomes using electronic medical records

Stay up-to-date with current research and best practices in nursing

Participate in professional development opportunities to maintain and improve skills

Assist with hands-on patient care as needed to support team

What's around it?

In Poplar Bluff, MO

Poplar Bluff, MOFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 9% below the US average

Median rent: $760/mo
Household income: $41,941/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Poplar Bluff, MO

NeighborhoodsPoplar Bluff's residential layout spans established central neighborhoods and quieter subdivisions on the city's perimeter. Areas around Cedar Valley Drive feature single-story ranch homes with open yards, while pockets along Windwood Drive and Gardner Street provide established residential streets and a sizable rental presence. Outlying corridors along Highway M transition into more rural settings with generous acreage. Commuting from nearly any residential enclave across town to regional medical centers takes minimal drive time over low-congestion city thoroughfares.

Poplar Bluff's residential layout spans established central neighborhoods and quieter subdivisions on the city's perimeter. Areas around Cedar Valley Drive feature single-story ranch homes with open yards, while pockets along Windwood Drive and Gardner Street provide established residential streets and a sizable rental presence.

Outlying corridors along Highway M transition into more rural settings with generous acreage. Commuting from nearly any residential enclave across town to regional medical centers takes minimal drive time over low-congestion city thoroughfares.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: borrowedtimerealestate.com Source 2: areavibes.com

Getting aroundGetting to work in Poplar Bluff is almost entirely car-dependent, but drive times are exceptionally short, with typical local commutes averaging around eleven minutes. Primary thoroughfares like Highway M and local connectors link directly into healthcare facilities with effortless hospital parking and minimal traffic slowdowns. Public transit options are virtually nonexistent, and the town lacks dedicated cycling corridors, making personal vehicles indispensable for medical shifts.

Getting to work in Poplar Bluff is almost entirely car-dependent, but drive times are exceptionally short, with typical local commutes averaging around eleven minutes. Primary thoroughfares like Highway M and local connectors link directly into healthcare facilities with effortless hospital parking and minimal traffic slowdowns.

Public transit options are virtually nonexistent, and the town lacks dedicated cycling corridors, making personal vehicles indispensable for medical shifts.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: borrowedtimerealestate.com Source 2: areavibes.com Source 3: kurby.ai Source 4: livability.com

OutdoorsSet directly on the Black River and promoted as the Gateway to the Ozarks, Poplar Bluff offers substantial outdoor access. Within town, residents walk the Shelby Trail and make use of McLane Park, Kiwanis Bacon Park, and Ferguson Grove Park. A short drive unlocks major regional recreation, including boating and camping at Lake Wappapello State Park and Clearwater Lake, cold-water floating along the Eleven Point River, natural swimming at Keener Springs, and hiking ancient granite formations at Elephant Rocks State Park.

Set directly on the Black River and promoted as the Gateway to the Ozarks, Poplar Bluff offers substantial outdoor access. Within town, residents walk the Shelby Trail and make use of McLane Park, Kiwanis Bacon Park, and Ferguson Grove Park.

A short drive unlocks major regional recreation, including boating and camping at Lake Wappapello State Park and Clearwater Lake, cold-water floating along the Eleven Point River, natural swimming at Keener Springs, and hiking ancient granite formations at Elephant Rocks State Park.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visitbutlercountymo.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: us.trip.com Source 4: kupi.com

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Living in Poplar Bluff

Known as the Gateway to the Ozarks, Poplar Bluff serves as the commercial and healthcare anchor for Southeast Missouri. For relocating healthcare professionals, the city offers an unhurried, rooted lifestyle where short commutes—typically around eleven minutes—replace congested metropolitan transit. Daily life is centered along the Black River, with residential pockets spanning quiet subdivisions like Windwood Drive and Cedar Valley Drive to established corridors near Gardner Street. Outside work, nurses can unwind at local spots like La Torcia Brick Oven Pizza or Myrtle’s Place, catch live performances at the Historic Rodgers Theatre, or tour exhibits at the Margaret Harwell Art Museum. Outdoor recreation is the town's premier calling card, featuring local walks along Shelby Trail and McLane Park, alongside weekend access to Lake Wappapello State Park, Keener Springs, and the Eleven Point River. Relocators must weigh distinct trade-offs: Poplar Bluff is entirely car-dependent with practically non-existent public transit, nightlife remains modest, and regional economic disparities exist. However, for nurses seeking genuine community warmth, peaceful neighborhoods, and premier access to Missouri's southern waterways, Poplar Bluff delivers a grounded and accessible home base.

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As of 2026Source 1: borrowedtimerealestate.com Source 2: explorepoplarbluff.com Source 3: visitbutlercountymo.com Source 4: kupi.com Source 5: livability.com

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Director of nursing opportunity

New monthly incentive program for director of nursing

Job Responsibilities and Duties

What's around it?

Poplar Bluff, MOiFrom Census ACS 2024.

Life in Poplar Bluff, MO

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Life in Poplar Bluff, MO

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Poplar Bluff, MOFrom Census ACS 2024.