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Campbell Street
New London, Minnesota

Director of Nursing

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$48-$53/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Glen Oaks - New London, MN
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: $48.00 - $53.00Hourly

At Campbell Street, you’ll find purpose, growth, and a team that has your back. We’re committed to creating a workplace where you can thrive – personally and professionally, while making a real difference in the lives of others. If you’re ready to be part of a team that truly cares – we’re ready for you.

ABOUT CAMPBELL STREET Great Place to Work® Certified Same-Day Pay + Flexible Scheduling 401(k) Match + Certification Reimbursement Mission: Developing Exceptional People Who Drive Extraordinary Care SMART Values: Servant Leadership, Mirror First, Always Do the Right Thing, Resilience, and Transparency Extra Perks Referral Bonus opportunities for ALL positions Succession planning – true career growth planning & opportunities Annual leadership development summits Scholarship opportunities POSITION SUMMARY The DON leads and manages the nursing department and is ultimately accountable to ensure the highest quality nursing care is received by residents.

The DON interprets nursing policies and procedures in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Services to support the provision of nursing care and delegated medical care.

All work is performed and guided by the Residents’ Bill of Rights and abides by the facility Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. The major challenges of this position are the recruitment and retention of qualified licensed and non-licensed personnel.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Oversee hiring, terminating and development of nursing staff.

Monitors job performance and performance evaluations of nursing staff, completes performance evaluations of Assistant Director of Nursing Services, Restorative Care Coordinator, Care Plan Coordinator, Medical Records Clerk, Nurse Supervisors, all Nursing Direct Care Partners and recommends employee promotions and terminations to the Administrator.

Monitors ongoing staff development programs for all nursing personnel. Monitors the staffing levels of various nursing sections; directs staff rotations and reschedules personnel to meet increased or decreased nursing service demands.

Develops nursing service objectives, policies and procedures and directs their implementation. Continuously monitors Federal and State guidelines and requirements; revises departmental procedures accordingly. Recommends in-service educational programs geared to the specialized needs of geriatric patients.

Functions as a liaison between the elders, their families, staff, and the public - responding to inquiries and providing information on nursing care and services and may screen prospective elders to assure that staff has the ability to provide the care needed.

Assures that there is compliance with the regulations pertaining to care plans and elder assessments. monitors the quality of care provided to elders with dementia and assists in the assessment process for admission to and exit from the unit.

This position also monitors the success of the Restorative Care Program in providing restorative nursing that maximizes each elder’s existing abilities. This position collaborates with contract therapy companies to enhance the quality of care for the elderly.

This position assists with the preparation of the Departmental annual budget and maintains the operating budgets for personnel and medical equipment and makes budget recommendations to the purchase of such equipment.

The Director of Nursing Services is responsible for overseeing and implementing infection control, pharmaceutical and physical/chemical restraint policies, and procedures, and assures that committee recommendations are carried out.

SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT Manages, supervises, and evaluates nursing practices, articulates expectations, and provides corrective guidance as needed. Prioritizes work assignments consistent with level of staff available and resident care acuity. Ensures proper staffing level, working as staff nurse if needed.

Ensures duties re complete, following up with delegated tasks and reviews departing staff reports. Provides nursing reports to staff regarding daily resident care needs and significant changes in condition. Maintains knowledge of disaster procedures and implements if needed.

Promptly reports and documents incidents and errors involving residents, staff, visitors, or self.

Include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Paid Life Insurance Policy + Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Accident & Critical Illness Insurance Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan Same-Day Pay Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) At Campbell Street, your well-being, growth, and financial future matter—join us and experience the support you deserve!

Important Notice: Campbell Street will never ask candidates to pay for job placement, training, or provide banking or financial information during the hiring process.

If you receive an unsolicited offer or interview request that seems suspicious, please contact us directly at adekkers@campbellstreetsl.com to verify its legitimacy.

Campbell Street provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. Current Registration as a Registered Nurse for the state in which the facility is located.

Current Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and emergency care Preferred Three years of experience in skilled nursing and/or assisted living community.

Significant critical care and operations management experience Required Skills and Abilities Strong understanding of skilled nursing standards of care Strong understanding of federal and state regulations including Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care reimbursement rules Very high level of professionalism Excellent communication skills Compassionate leadership qualities Strong critical thinking skills and adaptability Leadership; achieves established goals through inspiration and loyalty of staff.

Resilience: ability to welcome constructive feedback, course correct and not take it personally Personability; ability to get along with all personality types and inspire trust with residents, staff, family High emotional intelligence (EQ) Ability to actively listen, with the goal of understanding. Ability to clearly speak and proficiently read, write, and understand English.

Key Responsibilities

Leads and manages the nursing department, including staffing, hiring, staff development, performance evaluation, scheduling, and implementation of nursing policies and procedures. Oversees resident care quality, regulatory compliance, care planning, infection control, restorative and dementia care programs, and departmental budgets.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing, current Registered Nurse registration in the facility’s state, and current CPR and emergency care certification. Three years of skilled nursing or assisted living experience is preferred; significant critical care and operations management experience, knowledge of nursing regulations, and strong leadership and communication abilities are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Nursing Department LeadershipStaff Recruitment and RetentionPerformance ManagementStaffing and SchedulingResident AssessmentBudget Management

Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 46% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Nursing Leadership RN by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score2.8 / 10 · above average in nursing leadershipranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$107k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in Minnesota8 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All nursing leadership listings in Minnesota162 active5,793 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 20% remote · 46% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota registered nurse listings (all specialties): 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 5% offer loan repayment162 active listings, Nov 2026
New Nursing Leadership RN listings176 in the last 30 days169 the 30 days before (+4%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,187 Nursing Leadership listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Minnesota figures use all nursing leaderships: too few Minnesota Nursing Leadership postings state pay.

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Sign-on bonus
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About Campbell Street

Hospitals and Health Care
Des Moines, IA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
Paid Life Insurance + Voluntary Life
Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
Same-Day Pay
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Living in New London

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$347k
Median resident rent
$946/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.