Director of Nursing (DON)

Monarch Healthcare Management; Sleepy Eye (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Single Medical Insurance

401(k) with annual contribution match

Paid Time Off – Vacation Time

Loan reimbursement

Scholarship Opportunities

Referral bonuses

Career path opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota is seeking a Director of Nursing to oversee nursing services and ensure regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will be a Registered Nurse licensed in Minnesota with experience in management and gerontology. Responsibilities include leading staff, coordinating care, and managing nursing department budgets. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse, currently licensed by the State of Minnesota.
• Training in rehabilitation nursing, psych, or geriatric nursing required.
• Prior experience in healthcare management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full RAI/MDS process including care planning.
• Direct total nursing care and ensure accurate documentation.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Implement safe medication administration processes.
• Manage nursing department staffing and budgeting.
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace environment.

Skills

Registered Nurse license

Rehabilitation nursing training

Management skills

Clinical nursing leadership

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Training in gerontology

Job description

Monarch Healthcare Management Benefits

• UKG Wallet – get paid the next day!
• Free Single Medical Insurance
• Loan reimbursement
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Paid Time Off – Vacation Time
• 401(k) with annual contribution match
• Referral bonuses
• Career path to other positions within our growing company!

Director of Nursing (DON)

Position Summary

The Director of Nursing is accountable for the development and maintenance of nursing service objective and standards of nursing practice. Has administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for functions, activities, and training of nursing staff. Is responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of care delivery systems. Orients, instructs, and supervises personnel and functions. Coordinates nursing services with other departments. Maintains supplies and adequate equipment. Maintains compliance with Federal, State, and local standards and regulations to assure quality outcome of care.

Responsibilities

• RAI, MDS & Care Planning Oversight – Oversee the full RAI/MDS process, including electronic submission and timelines; coordinate interdisciplinary care planning; and participate in patient care conferences, admissions, and discharges.
• Clinical Nursing Leadership & Care Coordination – Direct total nursing care, ensure accurate nursing documentation, implement nursing procedures, maintain updated nursing manuals, and coordinate resident care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Regulatory Compliance & Quality Improvement – Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, Nurse Practice Act, and Residents’ Bill of Rights while promoting autonomy, confidentiality, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Medication Management & Clinical Monitoring – Implement safe medication administration processes, collaborate with pharmacy consultants, monitor drug interactions, and complete required regulatory reporting and documentation.
• Staffing, Budgeting & Department Efficiency – Manage nursing department staffing and efficiency, work within budget guidelines, oversee supplies and equipment, coordinate vendor interactions, and support high-cost purchasing decisions.
• Professional Leadership & Facility Engagement – Promote a positive, inclusive workplace; serve as a professional role model; lead staff meetings and education; participate in audits and meetings; and maintain flexibility to support operations as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse, currently licensed by the State of Minnesota, who has training in rehabilitation nursing, gerontology, nursing service administration, management, supervision and psychiatric or geriatric nursing before or within the first twelve (12) months after appointment as Director of Nursing Services.
• Must qualify for employment, after criminal background study, per guidelines of Minnesota Department of Human Services.
• Experience in healthcare, skilled nursing facility or assisted living community.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.