What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing position at Stewartville Care Center?
Director of Nursing
Stewartville Care Center | Stewartville, Minnesota
Salary Range: $105,000–$125,000 annually, based on experience
A $5,000 sign-on bonus, paid in installments
Stewartville Care Center is seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing team and help shape the future of resident care within our nonprofit, community-focused organization.
This is an opportunity for a strong nurse leader who wants to have a meaningful voice, develop a dedicated clinical team, and work alongside an accessible and supportive leadership group. As a smaller skilled nursing community, we offer the opportunity to know your residents and employees personally and see the direct impact of your leadership.
Why Consider Stewartville Care Center?
- Competitive salary of $105,000–$125,000
- Primarily Monday–Friday leadership schedule
- Flexible scheduling opportunities
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Paid holidays
- Continuing education and professional-development support
- Employer-paid DON or leadership education
- Reimbursement for professional memberships
- Collaborative Administrator and leadership team
- Meaningful authority to improve clinical systems and develop the nursing team
- Close-knit, nonprofit organization with strong community roots
- Opportunity to build lasting relationships with residents, families, and staff
About the Position
The Director of Nursing provides leadership and direction for nursing services while ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate, and person-centered care. The DON works closely with the Administrator, nursing leadership, medical providers, department leaders, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team.
This position is responsible for maintaining strong clinical practices, developing nursing employees, supporting regulatory compliance, and creating an environment where employees feel supported and accountable.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and support RNs, LPNs, TMAs, and CNAs.
- Develop a positive nursing culture centered on teamwork, accountability, and resident care.
- Provide oversight of clinical services, resident assessments, care planning, and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with CMS, Minnesota Department of Health, DHS, and other applicable requirements.
- Oversee nursing recruitment, orientation, competency development, and employee retention.
- Partner with nursing leadership on staffing and scheduling oversight.
- Monitor quality measures, clinical outcomes, incidents, and opportunities for improvement.
- Lead or support QAPI, infection prevention, clinical education, and survey-readiness activities.
- Collaborate with residents, families, providers, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Participate as a key member of the facility’s leadership team.
- Develop practical solutions that strengthen resident outcomes and nursing operations.
Qualifications
- Current, unencumbered Minnesota RN license
- At least two years of nursing leadership experience preferred
- Long-term care or skilled nursing experience strongly preferred
- Knowledge of CMS requirements, the MDS/RAI process, care planning, and quality measures
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop nursing employees
- Strong communication, organization, judgment, and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to person-centered care and collaborative leadership
The Leadership Opportunity
We are looking for more than someone to maintain nursing operations. We want a leader who can build relationships, develop employees, strengthen clinical systems, and help move our organization forward.
If you want your leadership to be seen, valued, and supported—and you want the opportunity to make a direct difference for residents and employees—we would like to meet you.
Apply today to become the next Director of Nursing at Stewartville Care Center.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $105,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $105,000 - $125,000