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Three Links
Northfield, Minnesota

Director of Nursing

Registered NurseFull-Time

Pay as listed: $105k-$134k · Northfield, Minnesota · pays below the median of 122 Registered Nurse listings (37th percentile).

Listed compensation

$105k-$134k

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Job Description

Director of Nursing (DON)

Salary Range: $104,842 - $133,805

Location: Three Links Health Services - Northfield MN

At Three Links Health Services, leadership is about more than managing schedules, surveys, and day-to-day operations—it’s about setting the tone for exceptional care and creating a culture where residents and employees can thrive.

We are proud to be a five-star rated organization with zero deficiencies and, most importantly, an amazing team that works together like family.

In long-term care, the Director of Nursing plays a vital role in shaping culture, supporting frontline teams, and ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate, and high-quality care every day. This is an opportunity to lead with purpose, influence outcomes, develop a strong nursing team, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of both residents and staff.

If you are a passionate nursing leader who believes in teamwork, accountability, and exceptional resident care, we invite you to consider joining the Three Links Health Services family.

What Makes Us Different

*Competitive Leadership Compensation - market-aligned salary range

*Strong Clinical Support & Collaboration - partner closely with the Administrator and interdisciplinary leadership team

*Misson-Driven Organization - focused on dignity, respect, and resident-centered care

*Technology-Enabled Operations - systems that support compliance, documentation accuracy, and workflow efficiency

*Recognition That Matters - meaningful appreciation through our recognition platform and organizational celebrations

*Leadership Stability & Support - an organization that values consistency, communication, and professional trust

What You'll Do

*Provide overall leadership and direction for nursing services within the skilled nursing facility

*Ensure delivery of high-quality, resident-centered clinical care

*Lead, mentor, and develop nursing leadership and frontline teams

*Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, including Medicare

requirements

*Oversee clinical documentation, audits, and quality outcomes

*Partner with leadership on survey readiness and continuous improvements

*Address resident and family concerns with professionalism and compassion

*Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and excellence

*Support staffing oversight, clinical education, and performance management

*Champion safety, infection prevention, and best clinical practices

What You'll Bring

*Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Minnesota

*Associate Degree in Nursing required (BSN preferred)

*Min 1 year of DON or nursing managements experience in a skilled nursing facility

*Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations and clinical operations

*Confident leadership presence with the ability to coach and support teams

*Commitment to resident dignity, quality outcomes, and organizational values

Benefits That Support You

*Flexible Paid Time Away (Exempt) - take time off as needed in partnership with your manager and business needs

*Comprehensive Health Coverage - 100% employer-paid employee-only health insurance

*Health Savings Acct Contributions - $150 per month employer match

*Retirement Readiness 0- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

*Life Insurance - employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans

*Voluntary Benefits - dental, vision, disability, accidents, and critical illness options

Lead with purpose. Inspire excellence. Make a lasting difference.

Apply Today and join a community where your leadership truly matters.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE): Three Links Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any protected status under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing provides overall leadership for nursing services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, resident-centered clinical care. They are responsible for mentoring nursing teams, maintaining regulatory compliance, and overseeing clinical documentation and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Staff DevelopmentQuality AssuranceMedicare ComplianceTeam MentoringConflict Resolution

Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 58% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$119k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Registered Nurse Jobs

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Salary Distribution33 jobs · 27 employers

15
<$100k
5
$100k-115k
6
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k
4
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
8%
Loan repayment
8%
CME allowance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 2.8
Better work-life than 60% of Nursing Leadership listings

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

Living in Northfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$382k≈ 3.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,724/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
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.

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

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About Three Links

Hospitals and Health Care
Northfield, MN
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Paid Time Away
100% employer-paid employee-only health insurance
HSA contributions ($150/month employer match)
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Employer-paid life insurance
Voluntary dental, vision, disability, accident, and critical illness options