Chief Nursing Officer

Our Carefree Living organization is seeking an experienced and driven Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to lead and support nursing operations across our assisted living communities throughout Minnesota. At Carefree Living, we are proud to be a caring and supportive employer that values teamwork, communication, leadership, and professional growth. We are committed to delivering exceptional resident‑centered care while supporting our teams through collaboration, education, and operational excellence. Schedule: Full‑time salaried position based on organizational needs and travel requirements. Location: Minnesota based position with local and regional travel to Carefree Living communities. Salary: Competitive salary based on experience. Responsibilities Interpret and oversee compliance with current county, state, and federal health care and nursing regulations Develop and implement nursing systems, policies, procedures, and quality assurance standards Lead clinical quality assurance initiatives and operational improvement strategies across all locations Provide training, education, and ongoing support to licensed and unlicensed nursing staff Conduct audits and evaluations of nursing services and recommend operational improvements Oversee and optimise Medicaid processes and reimbursement systems related to resident care Ensure resident assessments are completed accurately and within required timelines Coordinate and support admissions review processes and complex resident care decisions Collaborate with operations, finance, IT, and clinical teams to improve systems and workflows Support and oversee private pay and Medicaid‑funded service assessments Participate in the hiring, development, and support of licensed nursing personnel Lead and support infection control and annual immunisation initiatives Maintain relationships with county workers, regulatory agencies, referral sources, and community partners Participate in strategic planning and organisational growth initiatives Ensure communication and operational consistency across all Carefree Living communities Support leadership teams in achieving regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and census goals Perform additional duties as assigned by Executive Leadership Qualifications Current Registered Nurse (RN) licence in the State of Minnesota required Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred Public Health certification preferred Minimum of 10 years of nursing experience required Prior management and supervisory experience required Assisted Living and/or Home Care experience strongly preferred Strong understanding of Minnesota Assisted Living regulations and Medicaid processes Experience with quality assurance, policy development, staff training, and regulatory compliance Excellent leadership, communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and travel between locations as needed Strong proficiency with Windows‑based computer systems and Microsoft Office applications Benefits Flexible Schedules/work‑life balance Competitive wages Paid training Customised orientation plan for your professional development Employee recognition programmes Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, company‑paid basic life and AD&D insurance Flex Spending, Dependent Care & HSA options available 401K with employer match Free meals at Carefree Living sites Paid time off If you are a passionate nursing leader looking to make a meaningful impact across a growing senior living organisation, we encourage you to apply and join the Carefree Living leadership team. Apply online: Carefree Living is an EOE/Drug Free/AA Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Carefree Living