Director of Nursing - ALF - Serenity Place on 7th - Higher wage
Listed compensation
$71k-$91k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$82k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nursing Leadership listings in Minnesota | 162 active | 5,843 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 24% remote · 48% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota Registered Nurse listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 6% offer loan repayment162 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Nursing Leadership listings | 139 in the last 30 days | 54 the 30 days before (+157%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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