Director of Nursing

At Health Dimensions Group, we are dedicated to elevating the standard of care and service for seniors across the communities we serve. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations at a large skilled nursing facility in the St. Paul market.

This is a high-impact leadership role for a nurse leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, values regulatory excellence, and is passionate about developing strong clinical teams while delivering exceptional resident-centered care.

As Director of Nursing, you will serve as the clinical and operational leader of the nursing department, responsible for ensuring quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and a strong culture of accountability and compassion.

In this role you will:

• Lead and develop all nursing staff across skilled nursing units

• Oversee daily clinical operations and resident care delivery to ensure individualized, high-quality outcomes

• Drive regulatory compliance with federal, state, and corporate standards

• Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and staff development

• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing teams

• Lead care conferences and actively participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings

• Manage quality assurance, documentation accuracy, and clinical reporting requirements

• Resolve clinical and operational concerns involving residents, families, and staff

• Develop and manage the nursing department budget, including expense oversight and resource allocation

• Contribute to strategic planning initiatives for the facility’s clinical operations

• Active Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing

• CPR certification required

• Minimum 3+ years of DON or Nurse Manager experience in skilled nursing or transitional care strongly preferred

• Experience with MDS process and care planning preferred

• Background in geriatric nursing highly valued

• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and clinical/HR systems

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This is more than a management position—it’s a chance to shape the culture, quality, and clinical excellence of a large skilled nursing team in a key Minnesota market. You’ll have the opportunity to lead meaningful change, mentor emerging nurse leaders, and directly impact the lives of residents and families every day.