Director of Nursing- Skilled Nursing

American-Baptist-Homes-of-the-Midwest-; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) with employer match

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

American-Baptist-Homes-of-the-Midwest- leads the Director of Nursing for Skilled Nursing at Thorne Crest in Albert Lea, MN. This full-time role oversees clinical and administrative operations to ensure high-quality resident care and regulatory compliance.

The DON will guide nursing staff, manage budgets, participate in on-call rotations, and collaborate with physicians and families to support resident well-being. Salary ranges from $99,000 to $116,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN license in the state of practice.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in nursing.
• At least 1 year of experience in gerontological nursing, rehabilitative, and restorative clinical practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing and medical practices, regulations, and guidelines related to skilled nursing facilities.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to communicate with residents, families, staff, and other customers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical and administrative operations of the nursing department.
• Lead nursing staff and nurse managers in delivering high-quality resident care.
• Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Manage staffing levels, performance management, training, delegation, and staff development.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and licensing requirements.
• Monitor quality of care and develop plans of correction when needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, medical professionals, residents, families, and other healthcare organizations.
• Manage nursing department resources, including medications, supplies, equipment, and inventory.
• Prepare and manage the nursing department's annual budget.
• Support residents' comfort, privacy, dignity, and well-being.
• Provide clinical guidance and participate in direct resident care during emergencies or as needed.
• Maintain readiness for annual state and federal inspections.

Skills

Leadership experience

Gerontological nursing

Regulatory knowledge

English communication

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Director of Nursing for Skilled Nursing

Albert Lea, MN 56007

Lead clinical care at Thorne Crest: $99,000–$116,000/year, with a full-time Monday–Friday schedule and on-call responsibility every other week.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee the daily clinical and administrative operations of the nursing department
• Lead nursing staff and nurse managers in delivering high-quality resident care
• Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives
• Manage staffing levels, performance management, training, delegation, and staff development
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and licensing requirements
• Monitor quality of care and develop plans of correction when needed
• Collaborate with physicians, medical professionals, residents, families, and other healthcare organizations
• Manage nursing department resources, including medications, medical supplies, equipment, and inventory
• Prepare and manage the nursing department's annual budget
• Support residents' comfort, privacy, dignity, and overall well-being
• Provide clinical guidance and participate in direct resident care during emergencies or as needed
• Maintain readiness for annual state and federal inspections

What You'll Need (Required):

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state(s) in which you practice
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in nursing
• At least 1 year of experience in gerontological nursing, rehabilitative, and restorative clinical practices
• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing and medical practices, regulations, and guidelines related to skilled nursing facilities
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to effectively communicate with residents, families, staff, and other customers

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing
• 2+ years of experience as a Director of Nursing (DON) or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
• Experience in healthcare management and operations, quality management, staff development, and resident and family support

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday:

• 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• On-call every other week

Pay and Benefits:

• $99,000–$116,000/year, based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) with discretionary employer match
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Accident and critical illness insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.