No salary listed — similar Nursing Leadership roles pay ~$112k (median of 7 jobs)
6.6/10 work-life score · Top 5% in Nursing Administration (RN) — ranked against 623 active roles in this specialty
Director of Nursing 5,000 Bonus
About the Role
Director of Nursing (Director of Health and Wellbeing) at a senior living community in Excelsior, MN. $5,000 bonus after 6 months. Full benefits including 401K match.
Join The Waters as a Director of Nursing – $5,000 Bonus in Excelsior, Minnesota. Currently offering a $5,000 bonus payable after 6 months of successful employment Please take a look at our beautiful community here. The mission of The Waters is 'To create a sense of community where everyone THRIVES'.
Benefits & Compensation
- Signing bonus: $5,000.
- Full array of benefits (medical, dental, vision) available the first of the month following the date of hire
- Company paid Short and Long Term Disability
- Company provided HSA contribution PLUS matching dollars
- Healthy Savings and Rewards Programs
- Behavioral and Mental Health Resources
- Generous PTO Policy - Available for use on day 1
- 401K Match Automatically fully vested
- $5,000 bonus payable after 6 months of successful employment
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No call required.
- No weekends required.
This position offers no call requirements, weekends off, a signing bonus. Work with The Waters in Excelsior, Minnesota.
Key Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing leads the integrated care and wellbeing for residents while supervising clinical staff to ensure high-quality nursing services. They are responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance, managing staffing budgets, and fostering a culture of presence and purpose within the community.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Registered Nurse license in good standing and possess previous experience in healthcare leadership or nursing administration. Proficiency in Department of Health regulations for senior living and strong interpersonal management skills are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Director of Nursing 5,000 Bonus at Confidential Employer a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Nursing Administration (RN) — ranked against 623 active Nursing Administration (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context
In Minnesota, Nursing Administration listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$105k across 22 listings, vs ~$112k nationally (503 listings).
Minnesota's cost-of-living index is 98.0 (US average = 100) — Minnesota ranks #10 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Nursing Leadership roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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