RN Interim Director of Nursing

Cassia is hiring an RN Interim Director of Nursing (DON) to join our clinical team! This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced registered nurse who thrives on variety, collaboration, and leading through change. If you are ready to share your expertise, passion and vision to multiple communities, this role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact every day. In this position, you’ll step into Director of Nursing roles across skilled nursing facilities, providing stability, direction, and clinical leadership where it’s needed most.

We’re offering a $10,000 Bonus!

As the Interim Director of Nursing
, you will oversee nursing operations in TCU and LTC settings strengthening processes, ensuring compliance, and providing mentorship that elevates care delivery across teams. This role is ideal for a motivated, team‑driven leader with skilled nursing experience who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and supporting staff development. Join a mission‑driven organization where your leadership is valued and your impact is felt across multiple communities.

Candidates must be willing to travel, including occasional overnight stays to support communities in Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Colorado, and Florida.

Position type: Full‑time, benefits eligible position
Wage range: $110,000 - $125,000 annually, depending on experience
Bonus: $10,000
Location: 7171 Ohms Lane, Edina, MN 55439

• Fill vacant positions as the Director of Nursing or other skilled nursing positions when needed.
• Identify training needs, plan, and conduct educational opportunities.
• Provide clinical leadership and oversight of resident care services.
• Oversee nursing care, assessments, care planning, and medication management.
• Coordinate care with residents, families, providers, and community partners.
• Respond to changes in resident condition, incidents, and clinical concerns.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and regulatory surveys.
• Promote person‑centered care, dignity, safety, and resident choice.
• Collaborate with the site leadership team to support overall operations.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships across Cassia.
• Be available for on‑call support for licensed and unlicensed staff.

• Must be in good standing with the MN Board of Nursing and have current MN nursing license (and work towards licensure in all five states).
• BLS CPR training required.
• Experience in skilled nursing required.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Detail‑oriented and self‑motivated.
• Strong assessment and documentation skills.
• Must be able to travel.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Competitive pay with experience‑based raises.
• Tuition assistance & student loan forgiveness (site‑specific).
• Generous paid time off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with employer match.
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance) for full‑time employees.
• Employee assistance program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members.
• Pet insurance.

Cassia is a nonprofit, mission‑driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. Located in Edina, MN, our home office supports a network of senior living communities and services across Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Colorado, and Florida. At Cassia we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high‑quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do.

We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit our website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!

Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.