Director of Nursing — Impactful LTC Leader (CMS/QAPI)

Northern Lights Rehab and Long Term Care; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Referral bonus

Job summary

Northern Lights Rehab and Long Term Care in Minot, ND, is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead the nursing department in skilled nursing and long term care settings. This hands-on role requires strong leadership, clinical expertise, and partnership with the administrative team to drive resident care quality and survey readiness.

You will direct staffing, budget, and QA initiatives, ensuring CMS/ND regulatory compliance while fostering a collaborative interdisciplinary approach to resident

Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Dakota or compact eligibility.
• Prior DON or ADON experience in skilled nursing or long term care.
• Working knowledge of MDS, QAPI, and the survey process.
• Steady under pressure and good with people.

Responsibilities

• Hire, schedule, coach, and retain nursing staff.
• Own clinical quality, QAPI, and infection control.
• Keep nursing survey-ready under CMS and ND regulations.
• Partner with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team on resident care.
• Manage nursing budget, supplies, and agency usage.

Skills

Active RN license North Dakota

DON/ADON experience

MDS knowledge

QAPI knowledge

Survey readiness

Staff leadership

Job description

Northern Lights Rehab and Long Term Care in Minot, ND, is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead the nursing department in skilled nursing and long term care settings. This hands-on role requires strong leadership, clinical expertise, and partnership with the administrative team to drive resident care quality and survey readiness.

You will direct staffing, budget, and QA initiatives, ensuring CMS/ND regulatory compliance while fostering a collaborative interdisciplinary approach to resident