Pays $85k-$95k — $18k below the Nursing Leadership market median of ~$113k (14 jobs) · Above average in Nursing Administration (RN) for work-life (6.4/10, vs 612 in this specialty)
Director of Nursing, Assisted Living (AL DON)
About the Role
DON for Assisted Living in Winona, MN. Salary $85K-$95K. Monday-Friday, weekends as needed, on-call rotation. Benefits include PTO, medical, dental, vision.
Join Benedictine as a Director of Nursing – Assisted Living, $85-95K in Winona, Minnesota, United States. Showcase your clinical expertise and take your nursing career to the top…Join Benedictine! The Director of Nursing-AL is responsible for leading, directing, analyzing, staffing and evaluating the nursing services of the department, as well as supervising members of the team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $85K - $95K
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Retirement
- Medical, dental, vision
- Education assistance
- Additional voluntary benefits
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off. Work with Benedictine in Winona, Minnesota, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing is responsible for leading, directing, and evaluating nursing services while supervising the nursing team. They also manage the department budget, ensure regulatory compliance, and serve as a liaison for residents, families, and healthcare providers.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current state licensure as a Registered Nurse in good standing. The role requires the ability to make independent decisions, prioritize duties, and effectively communicate in English.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Director of Nursing, Assisted Living (AL DON) at Benedictine a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nursing Administration (RN) — ranked against 612 active Nursing Administration (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Nursing Administration — 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 ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Nursing Leadership roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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