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St. Louis, Missouri

Director of Nursing

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$125k-$135k

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Job Description

Director of Nursing (DON)

Let’s be honest—this isn’t an easy job. But it should be a great one.

  • If you’re a Director of Nursing (or ready to step into the role), you already know what matters:
  • A team you can actually lead
  • Support that shows up when it counts
  • Expectations that are clear (and realistic)
  • And a building where your work makes a real difference
  • If you’re not getting that where you are… keep reading.

What You’re Walking Into

  • This isn’t a “figure it out on your own” situation. You’ll have:
  • A leadership team that’s engaged and accessible
  • Clinical support at the regional and corporate level
  • A team that wants direction and consistency
  • The ability to lead—not just react

Are there challenges? Of course. It’s healthcare.

  • But you won’t be doing it alone.
  • And just so you know— you’re not applying into a black hole or talking to a recruiter who’s never stepped foot in a building.
  • You’ll be connected directly with our team.

Let’s Keep This Simple

If you’re even slightly curious, let’s talk.

No long application. No pressure. Just a conversation to see if this could be a fit—for both of us.

Requirements

What we’re looking for:

Someone Who Can

  • Lead a team without losing the human side of leadership
  • Hold people accountable while still building them up
  • Stay organized when things get busy (because they will)
  • Communicate clearly—with staff, families, and providers
  • Step in when needed, but also build a team that can stand on its own

The Usual Physical Stuff

You’ll be walking, standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and occasionally ducking flying juice cups or a very enthusiastic hug from a grateful resident. Bodily fluids happen, but we’ve got PPE, protocols, and a good laundry team.

  • What We Offer (besides great coffee and lots of laughs):
  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k, PTO—you name it)
  • Career advancement opportunities—we love helping our team grow from within
  • A supportive, family-owned environment that actually feels like family
  • A no-drama, solution-focused workplace culture built on respect, integrity, and genuine appreciation
  • A chance to make a real difference in the lives of residents—and your coworkers

The Fine Print

Employment offers are contingent on a successful background check and drug screen. (We like to keep things professional and above board.)

Helia Healthcare, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We believe diversity makes us stronger, smarter, and better at what we do—and we’re proud to build inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.

If you’re ready to lead with heart, heal with skill, and laugh a little along the way—apply now. We can’t wait to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing is responsible for leading the clinical team, ensuring consistency in care, and maintaining high standards of service. They must provide clinical support, foster a positive workplace culture, and effectively manage staff and resident needs.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Team managementAccountabilityCommunicationOrganizationProblem solvingStaff developmentHealthcare management

Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 46 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 50% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $143k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Nursing Leadership by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$143k in purchasing powerMissouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing listings in Missouri5 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All nursing leadership listings in Missouri154 active5,868 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 26% remote · 50% no call · 74% no weekends46 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMissouri registered nurse listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 0% offer loan repayment154 active listings, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Missouri figures use all nursing leaderships: too few Missouri Nursing postings state pay.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
22%
CME allowance
11%
Loan repayment
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 30% of Nursing Leadership listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Palladian Employee Services

Hospitals and Health Care
West Seneca, New York
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
Career Advancement Opportunities