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Long Term Care Nursing Director
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What they do
A Director of Nursing manages and supervises all nursing staff at a hospital or long term care facility. Manages communications with physicians, manages budgets and expenses, and assists other administrators with managing operations. Monitors staff schedules and the quality of nursing care at the facility. Maintains professional license or certification requirements.
$134,527 / year median in Minnesota
+17% projected growth
Job Description
🌲 Elevate senior care and inspire clinical excellence as the next Long Term Care Nursing Director with a respected healthcare organization in beautiful Northern Minnesota!
The Director of Nursing will join a mission-driven, patient-first organization recognized for compassionate care, clinical quality, safety, and strong community trust. This healthcare organization promotes evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, responsive leadership, and continuous improvement while investing in clinician well-being, professional development, modern care resources, and streamlined workflows. Nursing leaders benefit from a stable environment where frontline feedback is valued, measurable outcomes guide decisions, and career growth is supported.
Within the Long Term Care unit, the Long Term Care Nursing Director will lead high-quality skilled nursing services for residents requiring rehabilitation, chronic condition management, and ongoing clinical support. The Director of Nursing will advance resident-centered care, regulatory readiness, infection prevention, quality improvement, staffing effectiveness, and positive resident and family experiences while fostering a welcoming environment that preserves dignity, independence, and comfort.
The Director of Nursing will report to senior healthcare leadership and receive support from experienced administrators, clinical leaders, and operational partners. The Long Term Care Nursing Director will oversee nursing operations, team development, performance improvement, compliance, budgeting, care standards, and workforce engagement while collaborating with friendly nurses and a diverse team of physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, pharmacists, social workers, case managers, and support professionals.
The Long Term Care Nursing Director will enjoy the exceptional lifestyle offered by Northern Minnesota, where pristine lakes, forests, parks, and trails create year-round opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, biking, skiing, snowmobiling, and wildlife viewing. Northern Minnesota offers welcoming communities, attainable housing options, manageable commutes, family-friendly schools, community festivals, local restaurants, arts and cultural events, everyday amenities, and convenient access to regional travel hubs. The Director of Nursing can build a rewarding career while enjoying abundant green space, four distinct seasons, a relaxed pace, and close-knit communities with strong connections to nature.
The Long Term Care Nursing Director will receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive suite of health and retirement benefits designed to support long-term personal and professional well-being. Take the next step toward a meaningful nursing leadership career and connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today to discover how this Director of Nursing opportunity can become the next great chapter in Northern Minnesota.
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance
- Other Retirement and Savings