Assistant Director of Clinical Services
About The Position
Cura of Le Sueur is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Director of Nursing & Infection Prevention (RN) to join its nursing leadership team. This position supports day-to-day nursing department leadership and works closely with the Director of Nursing and Administrator to support nursing operations, staff development, clinical quality, regulatory compliance, and resident care delivery. The role also leads the facility’s infection prevention and control program, including infection surveillance, staff education, monitoring infection prevention practices, supporting antibiotic stewardship, and helping maintain preparedness and compliance with infection prevention requirements. The position is suited to an RN who enjoys leadership while remaining connected to residents and staff. The Assistant Director of Nursing serves as a clinical resource, supports staff education and coaching, monitors care and clinical practices, and helps the nursing team identify and implement improvements. The role provides nursing leadership and support when the Director of Nursing is unavailable.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Minnesota.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to educate, coach, and provide constructive feedback to employees.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
- Dependable, approachable, and committed to high-quality resident care.
Nice To Haves
- Previous skilled nursing, long-term care, post-acute, or similar clinical experience is preferred.
- Previous nursing leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.
- Infection Preventionist training, or willingness to complete required training.
- Understanding of long-term care regulations and survey processes is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Director of Nursing to support day-to-day nursing operations.
- Serve as a clinical resource and leader for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other nursing staff.
- Assist with nursing staff education, orientation, competency development, and ongoing training.
- Provide coaching, feedback, and support to nursing employees.
- Help lead the facility’s infection prevention and control program, including infection surveillance, staff education, monitoring infection prevention practices, and supporting antibiotic stewardship.
- Assist with monitoring resident care, clinical documentation, and nursing practices.
- Support admissions, changes in condition, care planning, and other clinical needs.
- Participate in clinical investigations, incident reviews, and corrective action as appropriate.
- Support survey readiness and ongoing compliance with state and federal requirements.
- Participate in QAPI and other quality improvement initiatives.
- Assist the Director of Nursing with implementing nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care.
- Provide nursing leadership and support when the Director of Nursing is unavailable.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
- Retirement Plan with 4% match
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Training & Development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
