Director of Nursing | Long Term Care

Making an Impact - Our Commitment, Your Opportunity!

At Perham Health, our success is rooted in the strength of our team. We've cultivated a collaborative workplace centered on excellence, compassion, integrity, and respect. Here, you'll discover avenues for personal and professional growth, surrounded by a dedicated and supportive team committed to making a meaningful impact. Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package designed to enhance your overall well-being.

Position Details

We are seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the clinical operations of our Skilled Nursing Facility and ensure the highest standard of resident-centered care within our Household Model. The DON oversees all nursing services, departmental budgeting, regulatory compliance, and staff leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all nursing operations, ensuring quality, safety, and resident-directed care.

• Foster a collaborative, home-like environment focused on resident autonomy and well-being.

• Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff; maintain staffing levels and oversee schedules.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations; maintain survey readiness.

• Direct care planning, RAI/MDS oversight, discharge/transfer planning, and coordination of internal/external services.

• Promote strong communication among staff, residents, and families; model effective teamwork and problem-solving.

• Maintain policies, procedures, quality improvement systems, and documentation standards.

• Respond to incidents, complaints, and vulnerable adult issues; protect resident rights.

• Lead interdisciplinary collaboration and support organizational mission, values, and professionalism

What You Offer

• Current RN license in Minnesota (required).

• BSN or higher preferred.

• 3–5+ years of long-term care nursing leadership experience.

• Strong leadership, critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to flexible hours, and work under pressure.

• Self-directed with proven ability to develop teams and improve clinical systems.

Work Schedule

• Full-time, salaried (exempt)

• Primarily Monday-Friday with occasional after-hours responsibilities as needed based on resident and staff needs

What We Offer

People join Perham Health for the opportunities and stay because of the culture. Perham Health offers a healthy work environment that promotes quality in ourselves and those we provide care to. We offer health/dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plan options, life and long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), scholarship opportunities, holiday premium rates, weekend and holiday pick-up bonuses, funeral/jury duty/military leave, and more.

Fuel Your Future at Perham Health - Apply Now!

Perham Health is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available. If you need assistance applying, please call 218-347-1311. Perham Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.