Director of Nursing

Company Description Avant Guarde Healthcare is a patient-centered healthcare organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the community. The facility emphasizes safety, clinical excellence, and respect for each individual served. Team members work collaboratively across disciplines to improve outcomes and enhance quality of life for patients and residents. Avant Guarde Healthcare supports ongoing professional development and values leaders who promote a positive, inclusive, and accountable work environment.Role Description The Director of Nursing is a full-time, on-site leadership role based in Matthews, MO, responsible for overseeing all nursing services within the facility. This role includes directing and supervising nursing staff, coordinating patient care plans, and ensuring adherence to clinical standards, policies, and regulatory requirements. The Director of Nursing will monitor quality of care metrics, manage staffing levels and schedules, and lead initiatives related to infection prevention and control. Daily activities include collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, conducting rounds, reviewing documentation, and supporting staff through education, coaching, and performance feedback. The role also involves participating in strategic planning, managing budgets related to nursing operations, and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.Qualifications Demonstrated Nursing Management experience, including supervision of nursing staff and oversight of clinical operations.Strong Nursing and Medicine knowledge with the ability to guide clinical decision-making and support evidence-based practice.Expertise in Infection Control practices and compliance with relevant regulations and standards.Experience in Long-term Care or similar care settings, with an understanding of resident-centered care.Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Missouri (or eligibility for licensure).Bachelor’s degree in Nursing; advanced degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration preferred.Proven leadership, communication, and team-building skills, with the ability to mentor and develop staff.Strong organizational abilities, including competence in documentation, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.Ability to work on-site in Matthews, MO and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and families.