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Belle Plaine, Minnesota

Director of Nursing

Registered NurseNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$96k-$112k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

  • Job Location: The Lutheran Home Belle Plaine - Belle Plaine, MN
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: $96000.00 - $112000.00Salary/year
  • Job Category: Health Care

Our skilled nursing facility located in Belle Plaine (MN) is looking for an experienced Director of Nursing to organize and oversee all nursing operations of our Christian-based 60-bed facility.

As the Director of Nursing, you will create a collaborative and efficient workplace with attention to quality standards and policies. Where all personnel will be able to do their best in caring for residents.

A Director of Nursing should have once been a hard-working and compassionate registered nurse who steadily developed their managerial and administrative skills. Being efficient, dedicated, a good listener and a problem-solver is what will open our door for you.

The goal is to foster an excellent environment that will support everyone in working to the benefit of our community and residents alike. ***

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

*** Benefits Full benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with company match Life insurance, disability insurance, and paid time off.

Responsibilities Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel and operations Support and develop clinical staff, including nurses, CNAs, and unit coordinators Guide staffing procedures Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department Organize and coordinate nursing and patient care procedures Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high-quality standards Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed Manage record-keeping procedures Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations Skills Experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility is required.

Experience as Director of Nursing is preferred Experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferred Understanding of basic budgeting and financial reporting Great knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare Willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in nursing administration Excellent ability to lead and develop personnel Great communication and people skills Outstanding organizational and stress management skills Aptitude in problem-solving Valid nursing and CPR certification, BSN preferred If you have questions or need additional information, please email amadams@tlha.org or call (952) 873-2164.

EOE/AA/Min/F/Vet/Disability Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Medical Specialty: Geriatrics Schedule: Monday to Friday Supplemental Pay: Signing bonus Qualifications: Valid Register Nurse license and CPR certification

Key Responsibilities

Oversee nursing personnel and operations, develop clinical staff, guide staffing, and set objectives for the nursing department. Coordinate care procedures, enforce compliant quality policies, manage records, resolve operational issues, and collaborate with other departments.

Requirements

Requires supervisory experience in a hospital, long-term care, or related healthcare facility, along with a valid registered nurse license and CPR certification. Director of Nursing experience, rehabilitative or restorative nursing experience, and a BSN are preferred; candidates should also have healthcare regulations knowledge, budgeting familiarity, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Nursing Operations ManagementClinical Staff LeadershipStaff DevelopmentPatient Care CoordinationPolicy DevelopmentHealthcare Regulatory ComplianceRehabilitative Nursing

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Director of Nursing at Confidential Employer a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Nursing Leadership — ranked against 1,187 active Nursing Leadership listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Geriatrics — Registered Nurse Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Nursing Leadership by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · top 25% in nursing leadershipranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$105k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in Minnesota161 active5,988 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,187 Nursing Leadership listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Confidential Employer

Hospitals and Health Care
Belle Plaine, MN
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Flexible schedule

Living in Belle Plaine

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$329k≈ 3.4× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,342/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 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.