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Residence Don jobs are open across universities, colleges, and residential education programs, from entry-level to senior positions, with specializations in student conduct, community development, and crisis response. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Director of Nursing (DON) – Bridgewood Health Care Center
166 Bed | Skilled Nursing Facility | Kansas City, MO
Clinical Leadership Opportunity
Bridgewood Health Care Center is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations in our skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in St. Louis. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a dynamic nurse leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-acuity environments and is passionate about building exceptional clinical teams, driving quality outcomes, and delivering resident-centered care.
As an Align Medical Solutions managed facility, Hillside Health Care Center is part of a rapidly growing long-term care organization that continues to expand throughout Missouri and across the country. We are committed to developing leaders who will help shape our next chapter of service excellence while creating outstanding experiences for our residents and employees.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and oversight for all nursing operations within the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).
Partner with the Nursing Home Administrator and interdisciplinary leadership team to deliver exceptional clinical outcomes.
Ensure CMS compliance, regulatory readiness, and successful state survey performance.
Oversee resident care, clinical documentation, infection prevention, and quality assurance initiatives.
Lead staff education, orientation, ongoing clinical training, and leadership development.
Recruit, mentor, and develop nursing leaders and frontline staff.
Drive improvements in Quality Measures, staffing, resident satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Provide calm, decisive leadership in a changing healthcare environment while maintaining a strong focus on quality resident care.
Qualifications
Current Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact state license eligible for Missouri practice.
Previous experience as a Director of Nursing (DON) or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).
Required experience caring for residents with behavioral health diagnoses, psychiatric disorders, dementia, and other complex clinical needs.
Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, state survey process, and regulatory compliance.
Demonstrated success in staff development, clinical education, leadership coaching, and team building.
Ability to lead through change, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and achieve measurable quality improvements.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary
Monthly Performance Incentive Bonus
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
$0 Copay Telemedicine
Wellness resources through Mayo Clinic programs
Professional development and advancement opportunities within AMA-LTC
Why Join AMA-LTC?
AMA-LTC is a rapidly growing leader in the long-term care industry, committed to delivering exceptional care and developing exceptional leaders. As we continue expanding our footprint throughout Missouri and across the country, we are building a team of talented professionals who are ready to lead the next chapter of service excellence.
At AMA-LTC, we believe our success begins with our people. We are committed to developing leaders who inspire others, build high-performing teams, and create cultures of clinical excellence, accountability, and compassion. Our leaders are empowered with the resources, mentorship, and autonomy to make meaningful decisions, drive operational success, and improve the lives of our residents every day.
If you're looking for an organization that values integrity, innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, AMA-LTC offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while advancing your career with one of the nation's fastest-growing long-term care organizations.
Apply Today
If you are a clinically driven nursing leader with a passion for developing teams and experience serving residents with behavioral health and psychiatric diagnoses, we encourage you to apply.
To learn more, visit our Careers page.
Benefits:
401(k)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Additional Benefits:
Telemedicine: $0 co-pay for telemedicine appointments, providing easy access to medical consultations from the comfort of your home.
Unlimited Assistance: Receive unlimited support for legal, financial, childcare, elder care, and more—designed to support your personal and family well-being.
Mayo Clinic Programs: Access exclusive programs from the Mayo Clinic, including resources for workouts, lifestyle, mental health, and diet to promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
These additional benefits are available to you without reducing your take-home pay!
We only accept resumes and applications submitted directly through our Applicant Tracking System for posted positions. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies, recruiters, or staffing firms. Company employees and hiring managers are not authorized to enter into agreements or otherwise bind the company with respect to recruiting services. Any resumes submitted without a signed written agreement by the Executive Vice President of Recruitment will be considered unsolicited, and no fees will be owed.
$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS
NEW MONTHLY INCENTIVE BONUS
Director of Nursing (DON) – Bridgewood Health Care Center
166 Bed | Skilled Nursing Facility | Kansas City, MO
Clinical Leadership Opportunity
Bridgewood Health Care Center is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations in our skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in St. Louis. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a dynamic nurse leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-acuity environments and is passionate about building exceptional clinical teams, driving quality outcomes, and delivering resident-centered care.
As an Align Medical Solutions managed facility, Hillside Health Care Center is part of a rapidly growing long-term care organization that continues to expand throughout Missouri and across the country. We are committed to developing leaders who will help shape our next chapter of service excellence while creating outstanding experiences for our residents and employees.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and oversight for all nursing operations within the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).
Partner with the Nursing Home Administrator and interdisciplinary leadership team to deliver exceptional clinical outcomes.
Ensure CMS compliance, regulatory readiness, and successful state survey performance.
Oversee resident care, clinical documentation, infection prevention, and quality assurance initiatives.
Lead staff education, orientation, ongoing clinical training, and leadership development.
Recruit, mentor, and develop nursing leaders and frontline staff.
Drive improvements in Quality Measures, staffing, resident satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Provide calm, decisive leadership in a changing healthcare environment while maintaining a strong focus on quality resident care.
Qualifications
Current Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact state license eligible for Missouri practice.
Previous experience as a Director of Nursing (DON) or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).
Required experience caring for residents with behavioral health diagnoses, psychiatric disorders, dementia, and other complex clinical needs.
Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, state survey process, and regulatory compliance.
Demonstrated success in staff development, clinical education, leadership coaching, and team building.
Ability to lead through change, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and achieve measurable quality improvements.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary
Monthly Performance Incentive Bonus
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
$0 Copay Telemedicine
Wellness resources through Mayo Clinic programs
Professional development and advancement opportunities within AMA-LTC
Why Join AMA-LTC?
AMA-LTC is a rapidly growing leader in the long-term care industry, committed to delivering exceptional care and developing exceptional leaders. As we continue expanding our footprint throughout Missouri and across the country, we are building a team of talented professionals who are ready to lead the next chapter of service excellence.
At AMA-LTC, we believe our success begins with our people. We are committed to developing leaders who inspire others, build high-performing teams, and create cultures of clinical excellence, accountability, and compassion. Our leaders are empowered with the resources, mentorship, and autonomy to make meaningful decisions, drive operational success, and improve the lives of our residents every day.
If you're looking for an organization that values integrity, innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, AMA-LTC offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while advancing your career with one of the nation's fastest-growing long-term care organizations.
Apply Today
If you are a clinically driven nursing leader with a passion for developing teams and experience serving residents with behavioral health and psychiatric diagnoses, we encourage you to apply.
To learn more, visit our Careers page.
Benefits:
401(k)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Additional Benefits:
Telemedicine: $0 co-pay for telemedicine appointments, providing easy access to medical consultations from the comfort of your home.
Unlimited Assistance: Receive unlimited support for legal, financial, childcare, elder care, and more—designed to support your personal and family well-being.
Mayo Clinic Programs: Access exclusive programs from the Mayo Clinic, including resources for workouts, lifestyle, mental health, and diet to promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
These additional benefits are available to you without reducing your take-home pay!
We only accept resumes and applications submitted directly through our Applicant Tracking System for posted positions. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies, recruiters, or staffing firms. Company employees and hiring managers are not authorized to enter into agreements or otherwise bind the company with respect to recruiting services. Any resumes submitted without a signed written agreement by the Executive Vice President of Recruitment will be considered unsolicited, and no fees will be owed.
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Who's Hiring
- Saber Healthcare18
- Tutera Senior Living & Health Care12
- Genesis HealthCare10
- Signature HealthCARE8
- Generations Healthcare7
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in residence don jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in higher education, psychology, counseling, or a related field
- Experience living in or working within a residential hall environment
- Demonstrated ability to respond to after-hours crisis situations and emergencies
- Familiarity with student conduct processes and documentation procedures
- Strong programming skills with experience planning community development events
- Current certification in CPR, First Aid, or Mental Health First Aid preferred
Tips for Your Residence Don Job Search
Tailor your resume to residential life
Highlight direct experience with student conduct processes, on-call duty rotations, and community programming. Generic student affairs language won't stand out. Use numbers where you can, like the floor size or resident population you managed.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists residence don openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show your crisis response credentials
Many residence don postings screen for QPR, Mental Health First Aid, or similar certifications before the interview stage. List these prominently on your resume so hiring committees don't have to look for them.
Target postings that match your housing model
Residence don roles differ significantly between traditional dorm settings, theme houses, and graduate housing. Read each posting for language about the population served so you apply to environments where your experience is a direct match.
Prepare a programming philosophy for your interview
Committees almost always ask how you build community on a floor. Have a clear, specific answer ready that references actual programs you've run, not theoretical frameworks. Generic answers about inclusion won't differentiate you from other candidates.
Follow up after a campus interview
Residence life searches often involve a full-day campus visit with multiple stakeholders. Send individual thank-you notes to each person you met within 24 hours. It signals professionalism and genuine interest in that specific community.
Residence Don Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most residence dons?
The most active employers for residence dons right now are Saber Healthcare, Tutera Senior Living & Health Care, and Genesis HealthCare, and the most openings are in Florida, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to track the academic hiring cycle, with the most postings appearing between January and April.
How many residence don jobs are remote?
About 12% of residence don openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most roles require on-site presence and on-call availability. Administrative or coordinator-level residence life roles are more likely to offer flexible arrangements than live-in don positions, which almost always require campus residency.
How do you become a residence don?
Start by working as a resident assistant or community adviser during your undergraduate years to build foundational residential life experience. Then pursue a bachelor's degree in a relevant field like higher education, counseling, or social work. Apply for graduate hall director or assistant residence director positions to gain supervisory experience, then move into full residence don roles from there.
Can you get hired as a residence don with little experience?
Yes, entry-level residence don roles exist specifically for candidates coming from an RA or student staff background rather than professional housing experience. Focus your application on transferable skills like conflict mediation, community building, and emergency response. Institutions with large residential populations and graduate programs in higher education often post roles designed for candidates stepping into their first professional housing position.
What does the residence don interview process look like?
Most searches involve an initial phone or video screen with HR or a hiring manager, followed by a full campus interview day. That day typically includes panel interviews with student staff, professional staff, and senior housing leadership, plus a programming or case-study exercise. Some institutions ask candidates to facilitate a mock floor meeting or walk through how they would handle a conduct scenario.
Where can I find and apply to residence don jobs?
You can find and apply to residence don jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that fit your experience level and housing background, then apply directly to each position that matches. New postings are added regularly throughout the academic hiring season.
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