Director of Nursing (DON)

Monarch Healthcare Management Benefits Include:

• UKG Wallet - get paid the next day!
• Free Single Medical Insurance
• Loan reimbursement.
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Paid Time Off - Vacation Time
• 401 (k) with annual contribution match
• Referral bonuses
• Career path to other positions within our growing company

Director of Nursing (DON) - Skilled Nursing

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing team and ensure the highest standards of resident care. The DON is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of nursing services, providing leadership and administrative oversight to all nursing staff.

In this role, you will develop, implement, and maintain nursing service objectives, standards of practice, and care delivery systems while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as the Nurse Practice Act. You will oversee the RAI process, MDS coordination, care planning, staffing, scheduling, quality improvement initiatives, and resident care outcomes.

The Director of Nursing collaborates closely with the Administrator, interdisciplinary team members, physicians, residents, families, and external providers to coordinate admissions, discharges, referrals, and individualized care plans. This leader will foster a positive workplace culture, support staff development, promote resident rights and dignity, and drive excellence in clinical quality and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight of all nursing services.
• Ensure quality resident care through effective clinical programs and care delivery systems.
• Oversee the RAI process, MDS completion, care planning, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage nursing staffing, scheduling, recruitment support, retention efforts, and employee development.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Oversee infection prevention and control practices throughout the facility.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and facility policies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate admissions, discharges, and transitions of care.
• Promote medication safety, resident rights, confidentiality, and person-centered care.
• Partner with the Administrator and department leaders to maintain operational efficiency and budget goals.
• Ensure staff receive ongoing education, training, and competency validation.
• Support a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Licensure & Education

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Minnesota required.
• Training in rehabilitation, gerontology, nursing administration, management, supervision, or psychiatric/geriatric nursing prior to or within 12 months of appointment as Director of Nursing Services.

Clinical Experience

• Previous nursing leadership experience in a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, transitional care, or long-term care setting preferred.
• Experience with ventilator management, IV therapy, wound care, and complex clinical services required.
• Strong knowledge of MDS, care planning, quality measures, and regulatory compliance.

Preferred Certification

Infection Preventionist Certification (IP-BC, LTC-CIP, or equivalent) preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated adaptability, resilience, emotional intelligence, and sound clinical judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Background Requirements

Must successfully pass a criminal background study as required by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

Why Join Us?

At Monarch Healthcare Management, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents while leading a dedicated clinical team. We are committed to supporting our leaders with the resources, collaboration, and professional development needed to succeed and grow.

Join a team where your leadership, clinical expertise, and passion for resident care truly make a difference.

About Monarch:


Monarch Healthcare Management is a mission-driven company that is changing the way short-term rehabilitation and long-term care are delivered. Our employees embody our motto, Where CARE and CUSTOMER SERVICE Come Together, by always putting the needs of residents and families first across Monarch's network of 60+ skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in Minnesota.


Partnering with higher research institutes and international tech companies, Monarch has been nationally recognized for its innovation in the care of our residents, making a meaningful impact on their quality of life and interactions.


We value our employees and work hard to attract and retain the best talent by offering a positive and supportive work environment along with competitive pay, fun perks, career development opportunities, and great benefits.


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.