Job Description
Job Description
Empowered Staffing is partnered with a rapidly growing, nationwide senior living and skilled nursing organization known for its dedication to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and resident-centered services. They are currently seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the clinical operations at a high-quality skilled nursing facility in Pine Island, MN.
If you're a Registered Nurse (RN) with proven leadership experience in long-term care, this is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven team making a real difference in seniors’ lives.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise the nursing team to ensure delivery of exceptional care that meets clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
- Develop, implement, and monitor performance benchmarks and nursing service objectives.
- Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate clinical personnel to ensure a high-performing and compassionate nursing staff.
- Assess and monitor resident care plans, pre-admission data, and medication responses to ensure appropriate levels of care.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, residents, and families to deliver comprehensive, personalized care aligned with individual needs and medical directives.
- Conduct ongoing evaluations of resident care and initiate improvements based on clinical assessments and feedback.
- Ensure that the nursing department complies with state and federal regulations, including DOH, CMS, and HIPAA standards.
Qualifications
- Current RN (Registered Nurse) License in Minnesota (or eligibility to transfer).
- Proven leadership experience in a long-term care, post-acute, or skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting.
- Knowledge of nursing regulations, clinical assessments, care planning, and survey readiness.
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced healthcare environment.