Director of Nursing

Illuminus•Chaska, MN

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About The Position

Auburn Manor, Chaska is hiring a Director of Nursing for its Skilled Nursing Facility. The Director of Nursing is a licensed registered nurse who develops, organizes, and maintains nursing practices consistent with the organization’s objectives and applicable state and federal regulations. This full-time, salaried, exempt leadership position includes on-call coverage. The advertised annual salary range is $105,050–$132,770, dependent upon experience; the posting also states a starting salary of $105,050 per year and offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus. Auburn Homes and Services of Chaska, an Illuminus Community, provides assisted living, memory support, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term skilled nursing care to older adults. The organization has served Carver County since 1928 and aims to empower residents to live with purpose and passion. Illuminus is a faith-based, not-for-profit senior living management company serving older adults and families throughout the Midwest.

Requirements

At least 5 years of nursing management experience, including staff supervision and accountability.
Current Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Working knowledge of Minnesota and federal nursing facility regulations, with the ability to guide compliance and survey readiness.

Responsibilities

Lead nursing services to support resident-centered care, quality outcomes, and continuous improvement.
Provide visible, hands-on leadership, manage staffing challenges, and maintain clear and consistent expectations.
Lead through change, communicate expectations, and help staff adopt new processes.
Build trust with staff, listen to concerns, resolve conflicts, and address resistance constructively.
Supervise, train, and develop nursing staff; address performance concerns directly and respectfully.
Assign nursing duties according to staff qualifications, experience, and licensure.
Oversee nursing practices, policies, infection prevention and control, and regulatory compliance.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on resident assessments, care planning, and pre-admission screening.
Maintain appropriate staffing and supplies while managing nursing operations within budget.
Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities and implement practical improvements to care and daily operations.
Exercise sound judgment, make timely decisions, and remain calm under pressure.
Protect resident and employee confidentiality, follow safety procedures, and model the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Provide on-call coverage and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

$2,000 sign-on bonus.
Free Direct Primary Care (DPC) for employees enrolled in the health plan, with no copays for primary care visits and personalized access to a provider.
Low-cost health insurance through a self-funded health plan.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
401(k) retirement plan with a company match of $0.50 for every $1 contributed, up to 6%.
Tuition reimbursement.
184 hours of paid time off.
Mission-driven culture offering the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.