Director of Nursing; DON - Exempt

Director of Nursing (RN) - Skilled Nursing Facility in St. Charles, Minnesota

North Shore Health prioritizes award‑winning quality care. Whitewater Health Services, a part of the North Shore Health team, is considered a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation in your community. As part of North Shore Health, we are the Upper Midwest’s largest post‑acute network, with 67 facilities in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

• Wages up to $120,000 annually based on experience
• Unlimited PTO
• Growth Potential

Along with this position is eligible for participation in a quarterly leadership incentive program. The program is designed to recognize and reward leaders who advance North Shore Health’s commitment to Clinical Excellence through strong clinical, operational, financial, and leadership performance.

If you value being a leader, working in a progressive environment, and having opportunities to grow in your career, our center is The Right Choice for you!
We are now accepting applications for a Director of Nursing (RN) to lead our team to achieve successful clinical outcomes by mentoring our next generation of nurses and CNAs in their career path.

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides overall leadership and oversight of the nursing department to ensure high‑quality resident care
• Accountable for clinical outcomes, including prevention and management of falls, pressure injuries, infections, and hospital readmissions
• Ensures physicians and clinical providers conduct visits as required and that care is delivered in accordance with resident needs
• Conducts regular rounds to monitor resident care, staff performance, and overall environment of care
• Oversees documentation practices to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance of resident records
• May provide direct care as needed

• Maintains continuous survey readiness and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Leads survey preparation, participates in surveys, and oversees implementation of plans of correction
• Oversees incident reporting, investigations, and follow‑up actions in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Ensures compliance with all organizational policies, procedures, and the compliance program

• Leads QAPI and performance improvement initiatives for the nursing department utilizing data, metrics, and trends to drive decision‑making and improve outcomes
• Oversees infection prevention and control programs to ensure compliance and minimize risk. May be the center Infection Preventionist.

• Develops, leads, and retains a high‑performing nursing team through effective hiring, coaching, and performance management
• Oversees staffing and scheduling to ensure appropriate coverage while managing labor costs, overtime, and agency utilization
• Ensures orientation, onboarding, ongoing training, and competency development of nursing personnel
• Ensures maintenance of licensure and certification requirements for all nursing personnel, including CPR certification for all licensed nursing personnel
• Ensures fair and consistent application of disciplinary processes and performance evaluations

• Ensures necessary equipment, supplies, and staffing levels are available to support quality care delivery
• Participates in budget development for the nursing department, medical, nursing and central supplies
• Manages nursing department operations within budget, including labor and supply expenses

• Partners with the Executive Director and interdisciplinary team to drive clinical, operational, and financial performance
• Acts in an administrative capacity in the absence of the Executive Director
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to improve quality of care and operational outcomes
• Promotes a culture of accountability, professionalism, safety, and resident‑centered care
• Ensures high standards of customer service for…