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Saint Joseph, Minnesota

Director of Nursing - ALF - Serenity Place on 7th - Higher wage

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$71k-$91k

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Job Description

Cura Health is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Director of Nursing (DON) for our Assisted Living Facility (ALF), Serenity Place on 7th in Saint Joseph. The Director of Nursing will provide strong leadership and oversight to the nursing department, ensuring the highest quality of care for our residents.

You will be responsible for managing nursing staff, maintaining regulatory compliance, and fostering a supportive environment focused on excellent resident outcomes and satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage nursing staff in daily operations within the assisted living facility.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain nursing policies and procedures consistent with state and federal regulations.
  • Ensure high standards of resident care and safety.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate resident care plans.
  • Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements and prepare for inspections.
  • Monitor staffing, budgeting, and training within the nursing department.
  • Promote a culture of compassion, teamwork, and professionalism among nursing staff.
  • Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license.
  • Experience in nursing leadership, preferably in an assisted living or long-term care setting.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance standards relevant to ALFs.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate staff.
  • Exceptional organizational and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to manage budgets and staffing efficiently.
  • Commitment to providing resident-focused, compassionate care.
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick)
  • Scholarship Program
  • 401K matching
  • HSA

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license and possess experience in nursing leadership, preferably within an assisted living or long-term care setting. Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage budgets and staff are required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Staff ManagementPolicy DevelopmentOrganizational SkillsInterdisciplinary CollaborationStaff Training

Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 48% 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 ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k 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
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$82k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in Minnesota162 active5,843 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 24% remote · 48% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota Registered Nurse listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 6% offer loan repayment162 active listings, Nov 2026
New Nursing Leadership listings139 in the last 30 days54 the 30 days before (+157%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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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.

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About Cura Health

Retail Health and Personal Care Products
Salmiya
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick)
Scholarship Program
401K matching
HSA

Living in St. Joseph

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$315k≈ 4.4× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,136/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.6
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · St. Cloud, MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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