RN Director of Nursing DON

Are you a dynamic nursing leader ready to share your expertise, passion, and vision to make a real impact?  Chapel View , a Cassia community, has a rare opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to lead our team as the Director of Nursing (DON) at our award-winning campus!  Chapel View is a 100-bed care center offering exceptional Short-Term Rehab, Skilled Nursing and Hospice Care services. Our brand new care center building will be opening this Fall!

In this role, you will supervise nursing staff, oversee patient care, and help us maintain high standards for care for our residents. Our ideal candidate will have experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility, have strong leadership skills, and use innovative methods to create and implement processes that are used among all nursing staff members.   

Position Type: Full-Time working Monday through Friday. 
Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm 

Pay Range: $110,000 - 140,000 / year depending on experience

Address: 605 Minnetonka Mills Road, Hopkins, MN 55343

Director of Nursing (DON) responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, direct, and supervise our entire nursing department in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.
• Ensure our residents’ physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well-being needs are met.
• Promote and demonstrate excellence within our multi-disciplinary team.
• Develop methods for coordination of all resident services to ensure the continuity of person-centered care.
• Meet expectations for participation in reimbursement programs in effort to maintain our reputation for quality of care.
• Lead change efforts and promote innovations in resident care.
• Have clinical creativity to manage department within state, federal and professional guidelines. 
• Maintain the highest standard for providing resident care through exceptional hiring, training, and mentoring programs.

Director of Nursing (DON) skills and requirements:

• Must have previous healthcare management or supervisory experience.
• Prior Director of Nursing (DON) experience preferred.
• Must have a current MN Registered Nurse license and be in good standing.
• Leadership expertise, demonstrated clinical and assessment competencies.
• Strong team-building and communication skills are required, along with excellent professional and supportive supervisory experience.

​​​ Cassia Benefits:

• 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
• Staff appreciation events & management supported work environment
• Metropass - discounted bus pass
• Conveniently located on the bus line near local shops and restaurants.

About Us:

Chapel View, a 100-bed care center, offers Short-Term Rehab, Skilled Nursing, and Hospice Care services. We have a diverse staff and supportive leadership team. We also have a close relationship with the local community. We are proud to have received the 2025 Customer Experience Award in personal care, dining service, and overall customer experience. Also, our Administrator, Sam Pahl, earned the 2025 Rising Star Award for his leadership, impact and commitment to senior care.

Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. As a Cassia community, 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: 

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.