Lead with Purpose as a Regional Nurse Director — Guiding Teams that Inspire Hope and Promote Wellness
This position covers our Southern Region, which includes the Lebanon, Camdenton, and St. Robert locations.
As a Regional Nurse Director, you’ll provide leadership and oversight for our regional Medication Clinics, ensuring high-quality, compassionate care across our outpatient nursing programs. You’ll mentor nursing teams, collaborate with program leaders, and help shape the future of integrated behavioral and physical health services in the communities we serve.
This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a leadership role, values collaboration, and is passionate about advancing accessible healthcare in rural settings. You’ll make a meaningful impact by empowering nurses and ensuring that every patient receives the support and care they deserve.
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Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to outpatient nursing staff and consultation to residential and ACT/ACTAY nurses.
- Oversee day-to-day operations and performance of nursing staff across assigned sites.
- Complete performance development and AIM processes for supervisees, fostering growth and accountability.
- Manage time sheets and scheduling to ensure adequate coverage and operational efficiency.
- Ensure progress and development toward departmental strategic plan goals.
- Partner with Nursing Administration and HR to ensure adequate staffing based on budgeted FTEs.
- Represent Behavioral Health Nursing in assigned meetings and collaborate with program leaders to coordinate care.
- Plan, organize, and oversee medication clinics, ensuring safe medication administration and compliance with all policies and regulations.
- Perform nursing procedures (venipuncture, urinalysis, waived testing, injections) and ensure proper documentation and infection control practices.
- Support patient education and triage, maintaining accurate records and ensuring continuity of care.
- Serve as a nursing consultant to clinical teams, maintain regulatory and quality data, and uphold CLIA and OSHA standards.
- Maintain current BLS and Instructor Certifications.
Associate degree in nursing required- Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE
- At least one (1) year of management experience preferred
- Experience in mental health preferred
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
- Registered Nurse, licensed in Missouri required
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you:- Are a natural leader who enjoys supporting and developing others.
- Thrive in a collaborative environment where teamwork drives better patient outcomes.
- Are organized, proactive, and skilled at managing multiple priorities.
- Believe in the mission to Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness. by improving access to quality healthcare.
- Bring a positive, solutions-focused approach to challenges and change.
About Compass Health Network
Compass Health Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering accessible, high-quality care throughout Missouri. We provide a comprehensive range of integrated services, including behavioral health, substance use treatment, primary care, and dental care. As both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), Compass Health is uniquely positioned to meet the complex and evolving needs of the communities we serve.
Our network includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri, allowing us to expand our impact and reach across the state. Each part of our organization contributes to our mission: Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.
Adapt of Missouri, a subsidiary of Compass Health Network, has been serving the St. Louis metropolitan area since 1982. While Adapt operates as a for-profit organization, it shares our commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered mental health services. Adapt specializes in community-based support for adults with mental health conditions, focusing on recovery-oriented services such as psychosocial rehabilitation and case management that foster independence and meaningful community engagement.
Royal Oaks Hospital serves all acute behavioral health care inpatient needs for children and adolescents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our multi-disciplinary team continually strives to set the standards in patient safety and are committed to providing the highest quality of care. Royal Oaks Hospital believes in the health and wellbeing of our patients and it shows in the care they receive each and every day.
Why Join Us?
Whether you're joining Compass Health Network or Adapt of Missouri, you’ll become part of a dedicated, mission-driven team committed to transforming lives through compassionate, innovative care. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment where your work is valued and your professional growth is encouraged.
We offer:
- Competitive Benefits
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Personal and professional development
- Licensure supervision
- Tuition reimbursement & scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness program with Xponential access
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- National Health Service Corp loan repayment eligibility*
*Please note: While Compass Health Network is eligible for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program, positions with Adapt of Missouri are not eligible due to its for-profit status.
Your Career, Your Impact
Whether you're beginning your career or looking to take the next step, you’ll find purpose and opportunity with us. Join a team where your skills and compassion make a meaningful impact—every single day.
Ready to make a difference? We’d love to hear from you!
Equal Opportunity Statement
Compass Health Network is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.