Director of Nursing (DON)

SALARY UP TO 130K ANNUALLY
Director of Nursing (DON) - Hillside Health Care Center

St. Louis, MO | Skilled Nursing Facility | Clinical Leadership Opportunity

Hillside Health Care Center is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations in our skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in St. Louis. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a dynamic nurse leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-acuity environments and is passionate about building exceptional clinical teams, driving quality outcomes, and delivering resident-centered care.

As an AMA-LTC managed facility, Hillside Health Care Center is part of a rapidly growing long-term care organization that continues to expand throughout Missouri and across the country. We are committed to developing leaders who will help shape our next chapter of service excellence while creating outstanding experiences for our residents and employees.
Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all nursing operations within the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).
• Partner with the Nursing Home Administrator and interdisciplinary leadership team to deliver exceptional clinical outcomes.
• Ensure CMS compliance, regulatory readiness, and successful state survey performance.
• Oversee resident care, clinical documentation, infection prevention, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Lead staff education, orientation, ongoing clinical training, and leadership development.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop nursing leaders and frontline staff.
• Drive improvements in Quality Measures, staffing, resident satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Provide calm, decisive leadership in a changing healthcare environment while maintaining a strong focus on quality resident care.

Qualifications

• 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 (SNF).
• Required experience caring for residents with behavioral health diagnoses, psychiatric disorders, dementia, and other complex clinical needs.
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, state survey process, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated success in staff development, clinical education, leadership coaching, and team building.
• Ability to lead through change, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and achieve measurable quality improvements.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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

Why Join 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.
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If you are a clinically driven nursing leader with a passion for developing teams and experience serving residents with behavioral health and psychiatric diagnoses, we encourage you to apply.

To learn more, visit our Careers page.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance

Additional Benefits:

• Telemedicine: $0 co-pay for telemedicine appointments, providing easy access to medical consultations from the comfort of your home.
• Unlimited Assistance: Receive unlimited support for legal, financial, childcare, elder care, and more-designed to support your personal and family well-being.
• Mayo Clinic Programs: Access exclusive programs from the Mayo Clinic, including resources for workouts, lifestyle, mental health, and diet to promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

These additional benefits are available to you without reducing your take-home pay!

We only accept resumes and applications submitted directly through our Applicant Tracking System for posted positions. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies, recruiters, or staffing firms. Company employees and hiring managers are not authorized to enter into agreements or otherwise bind the company with respect to recruiting services. Any resumes submitted without a signed written agreement by the Executive Vice President of Recruitment will be considered unsolicited, and no fees will be owed.