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St. Louis, MO | 120-Bed Skilled Nursing Facility | Clinical Leadership Opportunity
Carrie Elligson Gietner Home, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility and AMA-LTC managed community, is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations and inspire a culture of clinical excellence, teamwork, and resident-centered care.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a dynamic nurse leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys mentoring others, and is passionate about developing exceptional clinical teams while driving quality outcomes. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who is hands-on, adaptable, and committed to delivering exceptional care while building a culture of accountability and clinical excellence.
As part of AMA-LTC, a rapidly growing leader in the long-term care industry, Carrie Elligson Gietner Home is committed to delivering exceptional care while developing exceptional leaders. As we continue expanding throughout Missouri and across the country, we are investing in talented professionals who are ready to lead the next chapter of service excellence.
Provide leadership and oversight for all nursing operations within our 120-bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).
Partner with the Nursing Home Administrator and interdisciplinary leadership team to achieve exceptional clinical, regulatory, operational, and financial outcomes.
Ensure CMS compliance, regulatory readiness, and successful state survey performance.
Oversee resident care, clinical documentation, infection prevention, quality assurance, and quality improvement initiatives.
Lead staff education, orientation, ongoing clinical training, and leadership development.
Recruit, mentor, and develop nursing leaders and frontline staff while building a strong culture of teamwork and accountability.
Drive improvements in CMS Quality Measures, staffing, resident satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.
Foster a positive work environment focused on employee engagement, retention, and continuous improvement.
Provide calm, decisive leadership in a changing healthcare environment while maintaining a strong focus on resident-centered care.
Support the care of residents with behavioral health diagnoses, psychiatric disorders, dementia, and other medically complex conditions.
Current Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact state license eligible for Missouri practice.
Previous experience as a Director of Nursing (DON) or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
Experience caring for residents with behavioral health diagnoses, psychiatric disorders, dementia, and other complex clinical needs is required.
Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, the state survey process, regulatory compliance, Quality Measures, and infection prevention.
Demonstrated success in staff development, clinical education, leadership coaching, and team building.
Ability to lead through change, manage multiple priorities, and achieve measurable quality improvements.
Excellent communication, organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Competitive Salary
Monthly Performance Incentive Bonus
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
$0 Copay Telemedicine
Wellness resources through Mayo Clinic programs
Professional development and advancement opportunities within AMA-LTC
AMA-LTC is a rapidly growing leader in the long-term care industry, committed to delivering exceptional care and developing exceptional leaders. As we continue expanding our footprint throughout Missouri and across the country, we are building a team of talented professionals who are ready to lead the next chapter of service excellence.
At AMA-LTC, we believe our success begins with our people. We are committed to developing leaders who inspire others, build high-performing teams, and create cultures of clinical excellence, accountability, and compassion. Our leaders are empowered with the resources, mentorship, and autonomy to make meaningful decisions, drive operational success, and improve the lives of our residents every day.
If you're looking for an organization that values integrity, innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, AMA-LTC offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while advancing your career with one of the nation's fastest-growing long-term care organizations.
If you are a clinically driven nursing leader with a passion for developing teams, mentoring future nurse leaders, and providing exceptional care for residents with behavioral health and psychiatric diagnoses, we encourage you to apply.
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