Director of Nursing, Capital Region Medical Center

Shift: Normal schedule, Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 4:30, varied call shifts may occasionally be required
Department: Nursing Administration
Compensation:

• Base Pay Range: $110,260.80 - $179,795.20 annually, based on experience

 ABOUT YOU

MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and strategic nursing leader to drive excellence in patient-centered care. The ideal candidate is a dynamic and visionary professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, inspiring teams to deliver high-quality, compassionate care. This leader will be a champion of innovation, fostering continuous improvement in patient, physician, and employee satisfaction while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. With a strong ability to develop and mentor nursing leaders, they will oversee recruitment, performance management, and professional development to build a culture of excellence. A commitment to collaboration, financial stewardship, and strategic planning will be key to success in this role. If you're ready to make a lasting impact in a leadership position that shapes the future of health care, we want to hear from you!

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a dedicated and results-driven Director of Nursing to lead nursing services at Capital Region Medical Center. This role is responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing nursing staff, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance patient-centered care. The director will collaborate with senior leaders to develop and implement policies, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain the highest standards of nursing excellence. Key responsibilities include budget management, staffing oversight, and performance improvement initiatives that align with hospital and system-wide goals. This leader will also play a vital role in recruiting and developing top nursing talent while fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. If you're a passionate nursing professional ready to make a lasting impact, join us in shaping the future of health care at MU Health Care!

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to multiple hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one 
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays 
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%) 
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here. 

 DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

 Administers appropriate policies that affect areas of responsibility.

Provides mandatory reporting communication related to licensure information as required by the State Board of Nursing. Serves on and participates in appropriate administrative and medical staff committees. 

 Develops and manages operating and capital budgets for clinical nursing areas to conform to strategic and financial plans of the hospital and system through the annual budget process, the monthly financial review process, expenditure of allocated funds, and appropriate charge capture for services rendered.

 Directs Nurse Manager’s actions related to areas of responsibility including, but not limited to hiring, performance management, staff development, disciplinary action, organizational goals, policy, etc. Oversees recruitment and performance management for nursing leaders.

 Directs and coordinates the work of staff, and manages personnel activities to meet departmental, hospital, and health system objectives related to the provision of patient-centered care within MU Health Care.

 Ensures enough appropriately qualified nursing staff and other health care providers to care for patients.

 Directly manages patient care services of the inpatient units, extended observation patients, and other patients within areas of responsibility. Ensure that nursing standards compliance and training occur at all levels of the facility on a continuous and timely basis.

 Develops strategic and operational goals and plans for nursing services in collaboration with service line and/or senior leaders. Communicate plans and direction to staff while continuously evaluating plans.

 Promotes continuous performance improvement in the areas of patient, physician, and employee satisfaction. Participates in performance improvement teams, implementing CQI tools to achieve results. Ensures adherence to regulatory standards in all nursing units.

 Maintains current clinical skills to engage in patient care as appropriate.

 Oversees the development, coordination, and maintenance of daily staffing schedules to ensure the appropriate level of coverage and continuity of care across units.

 Directs the implementation and oversight of MU Health Care time and attendance policies and practices.

 May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

 Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing degree.

Master's degree in business or a healthcare-related field. 

Seven (7) years of nursing experience in a hospital setting. 

Five (5) years of managerial or supervisory experience. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

 PhD in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree.

 Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.