Director of Nursing

Illuminus • Chaska, MN

7d • $105,050 - $132,770

About The Position

Auburn Manor in Chaska is seeking a Director of Nursing for its Skilled Nursing Facility. The Director of Nursing is a licensed registered nurse responsible for developing, organizing, and maintaining nursing practices that meet the organization’s objectives and applicable state and federal regulations. The role provides leadership for resident-centered care, nursing operations, staff development, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. It includes on-call coverage. The position is full-time, salaried, exempt leadership work, with an annual salary of $105,050–$132,770 depending on experience and a $2,000 sign-on bonus available.

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.

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, consistent expectations.
• Lead through change, communicate expectations, and help staff adopt new processes.
• Build staff trust, listen to concerns, resolve conflict, and address resistance constructively.
• Supervise, train, and develop nursing staff, and address performance concerns directly and respectfully.
• Assign nursing duties based on staff qualifications, experience, and licensure.
• Oversee nursing practices, policies, infection prevention and control, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• 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 available.
• 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, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of $0.50 per $1 contributed, up to 6%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 184 hours of paid time off.
• Mission-driven culture where employees can make a meaningful difference.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed