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Lakeville, Minnesota

Director of Nursing

Registered NurseFull-Time

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starting at $100K

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Job Description

  • Director of Nursing: The Architect of Clinical Excellence
  • Location: Lakeville, MN
  • Community: The Moments of Lakeville

The Vision

At The Moments, we don’t just provide "memory care." We curate a lifestyle where every resident is known, honored, and celebrated. Inspired by the highest standards of boutique senior living, we believe that clinical safety and beautiful living are not mutually exclusive.

We are seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) who views nursing as an art form. You are someone who understands that a perfectly managed medication regimen is the baseline, but the real magic happens when a resident feels empowered, dignified, and truly at home.

Why This Role Is Different

Environment Matters: Work in a community designed with intention—featuring natural light, advanced air filtration, and sensory-focused architecture that reduces resident agitation and promotes calm.

The "Small House" Feel: Our staffing ratios allow you to actually know your residents. You won’t be managing a facility; you’ll be leading a household.

Relationship-First Care: We get to know our residents’ life stories before they even move in. Your role is to ensure their clinical care plan weaves seamlessly into their personal preferences.

Your Mission

Champion Clinical Sophistication: Oversee all nursing operations with an uncompromising eye for detail, ensuring "The Moments" of daily life are supported by rigorous clinical safety.

Mentor a Specialized Team: Lead a team of CNA’s and nurses who are trained in advanced dementia communication and sensory-based engagement.

Family Partnership: Act as a sophisticated liaison for families, providing them with clinical peace of mind through transparent, high-touch communication.

Innovation: Implement state-of-the-art health technology (from acoustic monitoring to circadian lighting) to enhance resident outcomes without the "institutional" feel.

The Ideal Candidate

The Credentials: Active RN License (BSN preferred).

The Experience: Proven leadership in Assisted Living or Memory Care, with a deep understanding of state regulations and compliance.

The Mindset: You are a "Working Director." You love being on the floor, mentoring your team, and observing the nuances of resident well-being.

The Sophistication: You have a "concierge" mindset—you understand that excellence is found in the small things, from the scent of the air to the way a morning greeting is delivered.

What We Offer

A Culture of Calm: A workplace that prioritizes a quiet, odor-free, and high-aesthetic environment for staff and residents alike.

Premium Compensation: Salary starting at $100,000 based on experience plus 401K (non matching) Generous PTO and other full time benefits health insurance, dental

Professional Autonomy: The freedom to innovate your department and lead with a "person-centered" philosophy rather than a "task-centered" one.

Join Us in Reimagining Aging.

If you believe that nursing leadership is about creating a safe harbor for the soul as much as the body, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all nursing operations and clinical safety while ensuring a person-centered approach to resident care. Lead and mentor a specialized team of nurses and CNAs in advanced dementia communication and sensory-based engagement.

Requirements

Requires an active RN license with a preference for a BSN degree. Candidates must have proven leadership experience in assisted living or memory care settings with a strong understanding of compliance and regulations.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical operationsDementia careRegulatory complianceStaff mentoringPerson-centered careHealth technology implementationConcierge service

Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 30% of Nursing Leadership listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lakeville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$396k≈ 4.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,136/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
Lakeville, Minnesota
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401K (non-matching)
Generous PTO
Health insurance
Dental insurance