Pays $90k$28k below the Nursing Leadership market median of ~$118k (132 jobs)

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Cedarhurst of Des Peres
Des Peres, Missouri

Director of Nursing

Registered NurseFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Director of Nursing at Cedarhurst of Des Peres. $90K. Oversee clinical operations in senior living community. Des Peres, MO.

Join Cedarhurst of Des Peres as a Director of Nursing – Des Peres, MO in Des Peres, Missouri.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $90,000 annually.
  • Medical insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company match (after one year of service)
  • GROW Points rewards system
  • Skechers shoe discounts
  • Early paycheck access

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing provides strategic leadership and day-to-day management of all clinical operations to ensure safe, high-quality, person-centered care. This role oversees the clinical team, manages regulatory compliance, and partners with interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized service plans.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current, active state license as an LPN or RN. A minimum of three years of nursing experience and proficiency in digital tools and electronic health record systems are preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipNursing managementRegulatory complianceStaff supervisionQuality assuranceInfection controlResident assessmentCare planningConflict resolutionInterdisciplinary collaborationMedication managementElectronic health recordsMicrosoft OfficeStrategic leadershipTraining and development

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Nursing Leadership roles.

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About Cedarhurst of Des Peres

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, Missouri
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan with company match (after one year of service)
GROW Points rewards system
Skechers shoe discounts
Early paycheck access