Director of Nursing

Join Our Team as a Director of Nursing!

Are you passionate about seniors and assisted living? Do you thrive in a leadership role where you can inspire and empower healthcare professionals to reach their full potential? If so, we want you to be a part of our dynamic team at Great Lakes Management as our Director of Nursing! An RN (Registered Nurse) license in the state of MN is required. 

Why Join Us?

At Great Lakes Management, we're dedicated to creating a positive impact in the Assisted Living communities we serve. As the Director of Nursing, you'll have the opportunity to lead a team of dedicated healthcare professionals who share your commitment to excellence. This role will seek to make a positive difference in people’s lives by helping to lead, inspire and retain a health services team who are motivated to be a part of something bigger than themselves. We offer a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

Director of Nursing Job Details:

• Hours – Monday-Friday


• Pay – $110,000-$120,000 per year


• Location – Talamore Senior Living 289 Karen Dr, Woodbury, MN 55129

Perks and Benefits:

• Work/Life Balance! Internal triage team dedicated to taking calls 6pm to 8am M-F and 24 hours on Saturdays and Sundays!


• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Opportunities for professional development. 


• Supportive work environment with a focus on employee wellbeing. 

Director of Nursing Responsibilities:

• As a key member of the Assisted Living leadership team, the Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of rules and regulations, keeping informed of industry standards, and applying knowledge to meet the changing needs of the community. 


• Ensure residents’ individual needs and preferences are consistently met with compassion and dignity, fostering a nurturing and empowering environment in the community.


• Supports the team in achieving high quality and efficient delivery of care with appropriate clinical supervision through standard role definitions, staffing models, clinical processes, and metric monitoring.


• Adherence to clinical best practice models and processes to deliver consistent high quality, efficient and compliant resident centered care.


• Implementation and standardization in the areas of policies and procedures, personnel management, quality improvement, compliance, clinical documentation.


• Collaborates with the Executive Director to provide ongoing performance management and development, focusing on high engagement and collaboration while promoting high levels of satisfaction and retention with staff.


• Investigating and reporting incidents of suspected resident neglect and/or abuse and reporting these findings to appropriate county officials, in coordination with the Executive Director. 


• Leads by example, ensure outstanding attention to detail in resident care and wellbeing, demonstrate effective communication.


• Collaborates with Executive Director and Regional Team in determining staffing needs based on resident care levels to maintain quality care and safety. 

Director of Nursing Qualifications:

• RN (Registered Nurse) licensed in the State of Minnesota.


• Supervisory experience in an Assisted Living setting preferred.


• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.


• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.


• Proficiency in using resident record computerized systems.

Join Us Today!

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact in the lives of others, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team as the Director of Nursing at Great Lakes Management. Let's work together to create a brighter future for our communities! A current RN (Registered Nurse) license in the State of Minnesota is required.