Director of Nursing (DON) Skilled Nursing | McKnight Place Extended Care – St. Louis, MO 2 McKnight Place, St. Louis, MO 63124 $10,000 Sign-On Bonus | Urgent Leadership Opportunity McKnight Place Extended Care is actively hiring a Director of Nursing (DON) ready to step in and lead a strong, established clinical team. This is not a turnaround role . This is a high-performing skilled nursing community, recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2026 Best Nursing Home , with a solid foundation already in place. We need a clinically strong, experienced DON who can lead with confidence, maintain momentum, and elevate outcomes. Why This Role Stands Out: High-performing, stable skilled nursing community Locally-owned and operated Supportive Executive Director and leadership team Strong survey history and regulatory culture Systems and structure already in place Reputation-driven environment What You’ll Do: Lead all nursing operations in our skilled nursing division Oversee and develop RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and CMTs Manage Medicare Part A clinical services and documentation Ensure survey readiness and CMS compliance Direct clinical investigations and follow-up Support staffing strategy and participate in leadership/on-call rotation What You Bring: Active Missouri RN license 3–5+ years nursing leadership in SNF or long-term care Strong Medicare Part A experience (required) Proven success with surveys and regulatory compliance Ability to step in quickly and lead an established team Compensation & Benefits $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates Competitive salary based on experience Health, dental, vision insurance 401(k) with company match Life and disability insurance Tuition assistance The Right Fit You’re a steady, credible leader who knows skilled nursing, understands the pace, and can lead without needing to rebuild from scratch. This is a “step in and lead” opportunity — not a fix-it situation. Confidential inquiries encouraged. Apply today to connect directly with leadership. #J-18808-Ljbffr