Director of Nursing

Overview

Location: 130 Calo Lane, Lake Ozark, MO
Salary: $95,000 - $105,000 per year
Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site | M-F 8-5, Flexible Based on Program Needs

Lead Healthcare Services That Transform Lives

Calo Programs is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead and elevate healthcare services across our nationally recognized trauma-informed residential treatment programs in Lake Ozark, Missouri.

This role serves as the clinical nursing leader responsible for guiding nursing operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting a high-performing team, and delivering exceptional healthcare services to adolescents healing from developmental trauma. You'll work alongside executive leadership, psychiatry, clinical teams, and residential staff to create an environment where students can thrive physically, emotionally, and relationally.

This opportunity is ideal for a collaborative healthcare leader who combines strong clinical expertise, emotional intelligence, operational excellence, and a passion for improving outcomes for young people and families.

Why Calo Programs?

Calo Programs is a leader in developmental trauma treatment and relational healing. Our proprietary treatment model combines neuroscience, attachment research, and trauma-informed care to help adolescents and families create meaningful, lasting change. As Director of Nursing, you will play a critical role in ensuring students receive safe, compassionate, and integrated healthcare services throughout their treatment journey.

Make a Meaningful Difference

At Calo Programs, your leadership impacts lives every day. If you're a nursing leader seeking meaningful work, a strong team culture, and the opportunity to shape healthcare services within an innovative trauma-informed treatment environment, we'd love to connect with you.

Lead Nursing Operations

• Direct daily nursing and health services operations across the program
• Coach, develop, and support nursing team members
• Create staffing schedules and ensure appropriate nursing coverage
• Partner with leadership to recruit, onboard, and retain nursing talent
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and clinical excellence

Ensure Safe, High-Quality Care

• Oversee medication management systems and nursing protocols
• Ensure students' healthcare needs are addressed safely and promptly
• Monitor infection prevention practices and health services procedures
• Review audits, documentation, medical records, and compliance standards
• Support health education initiatives and wellness programming

Collaborate Across the Organization

• Partner with psychiatry, therapy, residential, and executive teams
• Communicate effectively with parents, guardians, and healthcare providers
• Participate in leadership meetings and organizational planning
• Help create integrated treatment approaches that support whole-person healing
• Ensure effective communication regarding student health needs and medical services

Drive Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain compliance with Joint Commission standards and state regulations
• Develop, evaluate, and improve nursing policies and procedures
• Monitor healthcare budgets, supplies, equipment, and vendor relationships
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and healthcare audits
• Support data-informed decision-making and operational excellence

Leadership Competencies

• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop healthcare teams
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• High emotional intelligence and servant leadership mindset
• Sound judgment and effective decision-making abilities
• Ability to navigate change, complexity, and competing priorities
• Commitment to continuous improvement and organizational excellence

Clinical Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) or Nurse…