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Summit Hill Senior Living
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Director of Nursing

Registered NurseIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Director of Nursing (RN)

LEAD CLINICAL EXCELLENCE. INSPIRE YOUR TEAM. MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY.

RM Management is seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing (RN) to lead the clinical operations of our assisted living community. This is an opportunity for a strong nursing leader who is passionate about providing exceptional resident care, mentoring clinical teams, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.

As the Director of Nursing, you will oversee all nursing services, guide a dedicated care team, collaborate with residents, families, physicians, and community leaders, and play a key role in creating an environment where residents can thrive with dignity, independence, and personalized support.

If you are an RN leader who enjoys building teams, solving challenges, and positively impacting the lives of older adults, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Clinical Leadership & Resident Care

  • Provide leadership and oversight for all nursing services within the community.
  • Ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centered care that promotes health, safety, and well-being.
  • Assess residents upon admission and on an ongoing basis, documenting and communicating changes in condition.
  • Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans.
  • Coordinate care with physicians, pharmacies, hospitals, therapists, families, and other healthcare providers.
  • Educate residents and families regarding health conditions, treatments, and care plans.
  • Respond appropriately to emergencies and clinical concerns.
  • Participate in the nursing on-call rotation to ensure continuous clinical support.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead, mentor, coach, and support nursing staff to promote clinical excellence.
  • Recruit, train, orient, and develop nursing team members.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback and education.
  • Delegate responsibilities effectively while ensuring quality outcomes.
  • Foster a positive culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and resident-centered care.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing assisted living and nursing services.
  • Oversee infection prevention and control programs.
  • Review incidents, medication variances, and clinical concerns and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Ensure accurate and timely completion of nursing documentation, assessments, and resident records.
  • Monitor medication administration processes to maintain safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Maintain required health records, attendance tracking, and regulatory documentation.

Qualifications

Required

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
  • Current Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to assisted living and healthcare services.
  • Proficiency with electronic documentation and basic computer applications.
  • Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, or ability to obtain upon hire.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • Ability to participate in on-call responsibilities and respond to urgent situations as needed.

Preferred

  • Minimum of 3 years of nursing leadership or management experience.
  • Experience working with older adults, assisted living, senior housing, or long-term care populations.
  • Experience with staff development, quality assurance, and regulatory surveys.

What Makes You Successful

You Are

  • A servant leader who supports and develops your team.
  • Compassionate and resident-focused.
  • Organized and detail-oriented.
  • Comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Skilled at balancing clinical excellence with operational efficiency.
  • Passionate about improving the lives of older adults and their families.

Why Join RM Management?

At RM Management, we are committed to creating welcoming communities where residents and employees feel valued, supported, and connected. We believe our people are our greatest asset and invest in their growth, development, and success.

When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to:

  • Make a meaningful difference in residents' lives every day.
  • Lead a dedicated and compassionate clinical team.
  • Contribute to a culture built on respect, collaboration, and excellence.
  • Grow professionally within a supportive organization.

Apply Today

If you are a dedicated RN leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional care and building high-performing teams, we encourage you to apply and become part of the RM Management family.

RM Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing will oversee all clinical operations, ensuring high-quality, person-centered care for residents in an assisted living community. They are responsible for mentoring the nursing team, maintaining regulatory compliance, and coordinating care with various healthcare providers.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing managementTeam mentoringEmergency response

Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 58% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Registered Nurse Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 40 employers

17
<$105k
12
$105k-120k
11
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
6
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks44 jobs · 40 employers

401k / retirement match
84%
CME allowance
39%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
11%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 3.9
Better work-life than 80% of Nursing Leadership (RN) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 100 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in St. Paul

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$299k
Typical market rent
$1,488/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
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.

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Summit Hill Senior Living

Hospitals and Health Care
Golden Valley, Minnesota
11-50 employees