Director of Nursing, Health Services
Rochester, MN
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job Title

Director Nursing Health Services

Location

Rochester, Minnesota

Employment Type

Clinical Nursing Travel

Contract Length

11 weeks

Job Summary

• Overall management and coordination of Health Services including Home Health, Assisted Living Center, Supportive Living Center, and Short-Term Rehabilitation Center.
• Support delivery of medical care and services aligned with organizational philosophy, mission, values, and goals.
• Oversee clinical nursing practice and manage evidence-based programs, systems, and services.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and evaluate policies, programs, and services including nursing workload, budget planning, and workforce management.
• Participate in environmental assessment, trend forecasting, communication, mentoring, and resource management.
• Ensure compliance with nursing standards and regulatory requirements.
• Engage with residents, families, and visitors to enhance care experience.
• Lead or participate in committees essential to Health Services operations.
• Oversee care for both Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Assisted Living Facility (ALF) on campus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all Health Services functions across multiple care units.
• Lead annual budget and workforce planning initiatives.
• Drive recruitment and retention strategies for healthcare staff.
• Assess care environments and forecast healthcare trends for continuous improvement.
• Communicate organizational values and mentor healthcare staff.
• Manage resources efficiently to support operational excellence.

Schedule

• Full-time, regular business hours (8 hours/day, 40 hours/week).
• May require limited overtime or after-hours work based on resident events in a 24/7 environment.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Minnesota
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Director of Nursing, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• Experience in management roles
• Home Health experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in long-term care, acute care nursing, or senior living.
• Experience working in Minnesota.
• Nursing Home Administrator or Assisted Living license, or willingness to pursue within one year.
• Gerontological Certification.

Additional Information

• Must be able to adapt to unpredictable situations.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Commitment to compassionate, efficient, and effective care delivery.