Director of Nursing

Overview

Location: 130 Calo Lane, Lake Ozark, MOSalary: $95,000 - $105,000 per yearSchedule: Full-Time | On-Site | M-F 8-5, Flexible Based on Program Needs

Lead Healthcare Services That Transform Lives

Calo Programs is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead and elevate healthcare services across our nationally recognized trauma-informed residential treatment programs in Lake Ozark, Missouri.

This role serves as the clinical nursing leader responsible for guiding nursing operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting a high-performing team, and delivering exceptional healthcare services to adolescents healing from developmental trauma. You'll work alongside executive leadership, psychiatry, clinical teams, and residential staff to create an environment where students can thrive physically, emotionally, and relationally.

This opportunity is ideal for a collaborative healthcare leader who combines strong clinical expertise, emotional intelligence, operational excellence, and a passion for improving outcomes for young people and families.

Why Calo Programs?

Calo Programs is a leader in developmental trauma treatment and relational healing. Our proprietary treatment model combines neuroscience, attachment research, and trauma-informed care to help adolescents and families create meaningful, lasting change. As Director of Nursing, you will play a critical role in ensuring students receive safe, compassionate, and integrated healthcare services throughout their treatment journey.

Make a Meaningful Difference

At Calo Programs, your leadership impacts lives every day. If you're a nursing leader seeking meaningful work, a strong team culture, and the opportunity to shape healthcare services within an innovative trauma-informed treatment environment, we'd love to connect with you.

Apply today for this Director of Nursing opportunity in Lake Ozark, Missouri. Bring your clinical leadership, compassion, and commitment to excellence to a mission dedicated to healing and hope.

Responsibilities

Lead Nursing Operations

• Direct daily nursing and health services operations across the program
• Coach, develop, and support nursing team members
• Create staffing schedules and ensure appropriate nursing coverage
• Partner with leadership to recruit, onboard, and retain nursing talent
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and clinical excellence

Ensure Safe, High-Quality Care

• Oversee medication management systems and nursing protocols
• Ensure students' healthcare needs are addressed safely and promptly
• Monitor infection prevention practices and health services procedures
• Review audits, documentation, medical records, and compliance standards
• Support health education initiatives and wellness programming

Collaborate Across the Organization

• Partner with psychiatry, therapy, residential, and executive teams
• Communicate effectively with parents, guardians, and healthcare providers
• Participate in leadership meetings and organizational planning
• Help create integrated treatment approaches that support whole-person healing
• Ensure effective communication regarding student health needs and medical services

Drive Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain compliance with Joint Commission standards and state regulations
• Develop, evaluate, and improve nursing policies and procedures
• Monitor healthcare budgets, supplies, equipment, and vendor relationships
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and healthcare audits
• Support data-informed decision-making and operational excellence

Qualifications

Leadership Competencies

• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop healthcare teams
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• High emotional intelligence and servant leadership mindset
• Sound judgment and effective decision-making abilities
• Ability to navigate change, complexity, and competing priorities
• Commitment to continuous improvement and organizational excellence

Clinical Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license eligible to practice in Missouri
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing or related healthcare field
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience
• Minimum 3 years of leadership or management experience
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, infection prevention, and medication management
• Experience working in behavioral health, adolescent health, residential treatment, or similar healthcare settings preferred

Additional Requirements

• Ability to successfully pass background screenings
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to meet physical requirements associated with supporting a residential treatment environment

Who Thrives Here?

Our most successful leaders are:

• Purpose-driven and passionate about helping young people heal
• Collaborative partners who build trust across teams
• Adaptable leaders who remain calm under pressure
• Strategic thinkers who can also execute day-to-day operations
• Curious learners committed to personal and professional growth
• Advocates for quality care, staff development, and positive outcomes

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefit Program that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 401K with company matching, PTO, and paid parental leave.
• Robust (EAP) Employee Assistance Program.
• Proven Positive Outcomes: You’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that your work is making a tangible difference in young adults and adolescents lives. 
• Holistic Family Approach: Embark recognizes the importance of treating families which is crucial for sustained recovery and well-being for teens.

CALO is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.

CALO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

Salary : $95,000 - $105,000