Assistant Director of Clinical Services

Cura Health; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & VU

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public

Health Savings Account (HSA) eligible

Retirement Plan with 4% match

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&

Training & Development

Job summary

Cura of Le Sueur, part of Cura Health, seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing & Infection Prevention (RN) to join our nursing leadership team in Le Sueur, Minnesota. You will help manage day-to-day operations and lead infection prevention efforts while supporting regulatory compliance and quality of care.

Ideal candidates are organized, clinically strong, and adept at coaching staff, identifying improvements, and guiding the nursing team to success within a collaborative

Qualifications

• RN license in Minnesota required.
• Experience in skilled nursing/long-term care preferred.
• Leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Infection prevention training or willingness to complete training.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director of Nursing and Administrator to support day-to-day nursing operations.
• Serve as a clinical resource and leader for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other staff.
• Lead nursing staff education, orientation, competency development, and ongoing training.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and support to nursing employees.
• Monitor resident care, clinical documentation, and nursing practices.
• Support admissions, changes in condition, care planning, and clinical needs.
• Participate in investigations, incident reviews, and corrective actions.
• Support survey readiness and ongoing compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Participate in QAPI and other quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist with implementing nursing policies and standards of care.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Infection prevention

Staff development

Communication

Organizational skills

Coaching

Education

Minnesota RN license

Job description

Cura of Le Sueur is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Director of Nursing & Infection Prevention (RN) to join our nursing leadership team.

This position is an important part of the day-to-day leadership of our nursing department. Working closely with the Director of Nursing and Administrator, the Assistant Director of Nursing & Infection Prevention helps support nursing operations, staff development, clinical quality, regulatory compliance, and the overall delivery of resident care.

In addition to nursing leadership responsibilities, this position leads the facility's infection prevention and control program. This includes infection surveillance, staff education, monitoring infection prevention practices, supporting antibiotic stewardship, and helping ensure our facility remains prepared and compliant with infection prevention requirements.

We are looking for an RN who enjoys leadership but also wants to remain connected to residents and staff. The ideal candidate is organized, approachable, clinically strong, and comfortable coaching employees, identifying opportunities for improvement, and helping the nursing team succeed.

What You'll Do

• Work closely with the Director of Nursing to support day-to-day nursing operations
• Serve as a clinical resource and leader for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other nursing staff
• Assist with nursing staff education, orientation, competency development, and ongoing training
• Provide coaching, feedback, and support to nursing employees
• Assist with monitoring resident care, clinical documentation, and nursing practices
• Support admissions, changes in condition, care planning, and other clinical needs
• Participate in clinical investigations, incident reviews, and corrective action as appropriate
• Support survey readiness and ongoing compliance with state and federal requirements
• Participate in QAPI and other quality improvement initiatives
• Assist the Director of Nursing with implementing nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care
• Provide nursing leadership and support when the Director of Nursing is unavailable

Why Cura of Le Sueur?

At Cura of Le Sueur, we believe strong nursing leadership creates better experiences for both residents and employees. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact throughout the facility—from supporting nurses and developing staff to improving clinical practices and strengthening infection prevention.

You'll work closely with the Director of Nursing, Administrator, and interdisciplinary team and have a meaningful voice in how we continue to strengthen our nursing department. We value leaders who are visible, approachable, willing to help their team, and committed to finding solutions when challenges arise.

If you're an RN looking to take the next step in nursing leadership while expanding your experience in infection prevention, quality, and skilled nursing operations, we'd love to have you join Cura of Le Sueur.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Minnesota

• Previous skilled nursing, long-term care, post-acute, or similar clinical experience preferred
• Previous nursing leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Infection Preventionist training or willingness to complete required training
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to educate, coach, and provide constructive feedback to employees
• Understanding of long-term care regulations and survey processes preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Dependable, approachable, and committed to high-quality resident care.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Retirement Plan with 4% match
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Training & Development