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Director of Nursing

Cameron Nursing Center
Independence, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/23/2026
Clinical Leadership Opportunity - Director of Nursing

Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations in our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).

The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and quality of nursing care, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations while maintaining a strong, resident-centered care culture.

This is a senior leadership role overseeing 24-hour nursing operations and serving as the key clinical leader in the absence of the Administrator.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Oversight

  • Direct and manage all nursing services within the facility
  • Ensure high-quality resident care in accordance with physician orders and care plans
  • Oversee the nursing process including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation


Team Leadership & Staff Management

  • Lead, mentor, and develop nursing leadership and frontline staff
  • Communicate and reinforce policies, procedures, and clinical expectations
  • Ensure appropriate staffing levels and effective workforce management


Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and company regulations
  • Monitor nursing practices to ensure adherence to clinical standards
  • Participate in quality assurance, audits, and survey readiness activities
  • Ensure resident rights and care standards are consistently upheld


Operational & Administrative Leadership

  • Participate in daily and weekly leadership meetings regarding census, staffing, and resident concerns
  • Oversee admission decisions and may conduct prospective resident visits
  • Address clinical concerns, complaints, and operational issues in a timely manner
  • Assume full facility operational responsibility in absence of Administrator


Qualifications

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Missouri
  • Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited program required
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in long-term care or acute healthcare setting preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of nursing leadership or supervisory experience required
  • Strong knowledge of SNF regulations, clinical operations, and survey readiness
  • Proven ability to lead teams and maintain a high standard of care
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills


Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Full-Time Leadership Role


Why Join Carmel Hills

  • Opportunity to lead a dedicated clinical team in a skilled nursing environment
  • Supportive leadership structure and collaborative culture
  • Focus on resident-centered care and clinical excellence
  • Stable organization with long-term growth potential


Equal Opportunity Employer

Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics under applicable law.

Apply Today

If you are a strong clinical leader ready to guide a nursing team and elevate care standards, we invite you to apply for this Director of Nursing opportunity.

Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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