Director of Nursing

Step into a leadership role where your expertise truly matters. We are looking for an experienced Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations, support and develop nursing staff, and drive excellence in resident care. If you value teamwork, integrity, and strong clinical standards—and want a leadership role where you can make lasting impact—we invite you to apply.
Pay range: $98,000–$103,000, depending on experience.

Clinical Leadership & Quality of Care

• Oversees all nursing care delivered to residents to ensure safe, effective, and person‑centered care.
• Ensures comprehensive assessments, care plans, and clinical documentation comply with CMS, MDH/state, and facility standards.
• Monitors resident outcomes, incident trends, falls, infections, pressure injuries, and hospital readmissions.
• Leads Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives and corrective action plans.

Regulatory Compliance

• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (CMS, MDH, survey standards).
• Prepares for, leads, and follows up on surveys, audits, and inspections.
• Develops, implements, and enforces nursing policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
• Ensures timely reporting of incidents, abuse/neglect allegations, and required notifications.

Staffing & Workforce Management

• Determines appropriate staffing levels based on resident acuity and census.
• Recruits, hires, orientates, trains, and retains nursing staff (RNs, LPNs, CNAs).
• Provides supervision, coaching, performance evaluation, and disciplinary guidance.
• Ensures staff competency validation, continuing education, and required licensure/certifications.

Administrative & Operational Oversight

• Manages nursing department operations, scheduling, and staffing efficiency.
• Collaborates with the Administrator and leadership team on budgeting, resource allocation, and labor management.
• Ensures accurate clinical documentation, medication management, and infection control practices.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings, admissions, discharge planning, and care conferences.

Resident, Family, & Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Serves as a clinical resource for residents, families, physicians, and external providers.
• Addresses resident and family concerns related to clinical care.
• Collaborates with therapy, social services, dietary, and medical staff to support resident goals.
• Promotes resident rights, dignity, and quality of life.

Leadership & Culture

• Promotes a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Leads by example with professionalism, ethical practice, and effective communication.
• Supports staff engagement, development, and retention.
• Upholds organizational mission, values, and standards of care.

Typical Qualifications 

• Active RN license in the state of MN.
• Proven nursing leadership experience in a skilled nursing or long‑term care setting.
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, survey process, and SNF clinical standards.
• Effective leadership, communication, and organizational skills.