Director of Nursing

John Knox Village East | Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)

John Knox Village East is seeking an energetic, visionary, and resident-focused Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations across our Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). This is an influential leadership opportunity for a nursing professional who is passionate about clinical excellence, team development, and creating an environment where residents can thrive at every stage of care.

Our community includes 56 skilled nursing long-term care beds and 33 assisted living beds , providing residents with multiple levels of support and care within one community. The Director of Nursing plays a critical role in ensuring seamless clinical oversight, exceptional resident experiences, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across both service lines.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, compassionate leader, and strong clinical operator who understands that exceptional care begins with engaged employees, consistent standards, and a culture of accountability. This individual will partner with campus leadership to advance organizational goals, strengthen clinical outcomes, and ensure our community remains a place where residents and employees feel valued, supported, and empowered.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership & Excellence: Provide strategic and operational leadership for all nursing services across skilled nursing and assisted living, ensuring high-quality, person-centered care and positive resident outcomes.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including CMS, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, and other governing requirements.
• Quality Improvement: Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives, utilizing clinical data, trends, and outcomes to identify opportunities and drive sustainable improvements.
• Team Development: Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain a high-performing nursing team. Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, professional growth, and employee engagement.
• Operational Management: Oversee daily nursing operations, staffing plans, scheduling, clinical workflows, and resource allocation to support safe and efficient care delivery.
• Financial Stewardship: Develop and manage departmental budgets, monitor labor and operational expenses, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency without compromising quality.
• Resident & Family Engagement: Foster positive relationships with residents and families through communication, responsiveness, advocacy, and a commitment to exceptional service.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with campus leadership and department directors to ensure coordinated services and a consistent resident experience throughout the continuum of care.
• Clinical Risk Management: Oversee clinical risk identification, incident management, infection prevention, safety initiatives, and appropriate follow-through on corrective actions.
• Strategic Leadership: Participate in campus-wide planning and organizational initiatives, bringing a forward-thinking clinical perspective to the continued growth and success of the CCRC.

Qualifications & Experience

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Missouri.
• Prior Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, or comparable clinical leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in skilled nursing and long-term care required; assisted living experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state regulatory requirements governing skilled nursing and assisted living operations.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience with clinical quality improvement, survey readiness, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong financial acumen, including staffing management, budgeting, and operational oversight.
• Excellent communication, critical-thinking, decision‑making, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Ability to lead through change while maintaining a consistent focus on resident care, employee engagement, and organizational priorities.

The Opportunity

At John Knox Village East, we believe exceptional care is built through exceptional leadership. The Director of Nursing is more than a department leader; this individual is a key member of the campus leadership team and an influential voice in shaping the resident experience and the future of our community.

If you are a passionate nursing leader who thrives on building strong teams, driving clinical excellence, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Lead with purpose. Inspire your team. Make an impact.

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Contact:

Tiffany Meinershagen

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