Director of Nursing

The Missouri Veterans Home needs a Director of Nursing Services to lead its nursing program. As a top-level administrative nurse, you are “Always on Mission” to ensure our Veterans are receiving best-in-class care. You develop the vision and strategic plans and build the nursing culture in our Home. Apply today and see how our Homes are better than the rest and how much our state’s heroes appreciate our nursing team.

Salary: $101,684.64

Examples of Work

• Manage the nursing department and direct the total nursing care program
• Ensure the implementation of all care systems
• Take all reasonable steps to assure that the optimal achievable level of nursing care is provided and ensure that Veterans Administration and Missouri Veterans Commission standards are met
• Establish and define departmental management goals and objectives as well as provide feedback on the degree of attainment
• Manage admissions in a timely manner to maintain occupancy
• Participate in the budget process
• Evaluate nursing staffing requirements and maintain a comprehensive working schedule for the nursing department based on changes in patient acuity levels, census, and program goals
• Participate in the privileging and credentialing of independent healthcare practitioners
• Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing total quality management, ensuring that quality management and key factor programs are in place within the department to provide comprehensive and safe resident care
• Ensure comprehensive preparation and maintenance of nursing reports and records
• Oversee the supervision, recruitment, retention, performance management, discipline, clinical instruction, and feedback to the nursing staff
• Coordinate the nursing program with other departments, Veterans Administration, and community resources
• Work evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends as needed

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Missouri – in good standing
• 3+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• 2+ years of experience as a Nurse Manager

Benefits

• Enjoy a workplace where you can build lasting relationships with our Veterans and your co-workers
• Opportunities to learn and grow in your career with MO Veterans Home
• 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
• Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
• Retirement
• Up to $75/month match on savings plan
• 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption

How to reach us

Each MO Veterans Home has a recruiter on staff. Please look below to find the recruiter’s contact information by location. We look forward to hearing from you!

• Cameron – 573-508-7133 
• Cape Girardeau – 573-986-4061 OR 573-986-4023
• Mexico – 573-567-8327 
• Mt. Vernon – 417-489-0167
• St. James – 573-301-6533
• St. Louis – 314-337-1761 
• Warrensburg – 660-429-4690 

At the Missouri Veterans Commission, we value diversity because we believe in the power of our differences. MVC strives for an inclusive work environment where equal and equitable opportunities exist for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, uniformed service member, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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