Director of Nursing/RN

Company: Carefree Living
Location: Saint Cloud
Posted on: February 11, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description St. Cloud Carefree Living is looking for a Director of Nursing to join our growing and established assisted living community in St. Cloud, MN . We offer rewarding employment, resident-centered care, A team environment and professional development with a DEPENDABLE Health Care Company. Schedule : Work/life balance with a flexible day shift schedule Salary: Negotiable on experience. The RN Director of Nursing is responsible for clinical and operational functions of the assisted living residence to include managing and determining appropriate human and financial resources to further the organization's goals. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1) Ensure quality of care and regulatory compliance by providing over-site and direction to all levels nursing staff. 2) Responsible for implementing the nursing process, including assessment, case management, diagnosis, planning, goal setting, implementation and evaluation, in the delivery of professional and paraprofessional services according to MDH licensing. 3) Meet with the client and family to accurately complete all admission paperwork, explaining the home care plan and client/family responsibilities. Participate in care conferences as necessary. 4) Monitor client's funding sources to assure that prior authorization is obtained and transferred accurately and timely to the Prior Authorization Department and that the appropriate payors are billed. Assist with collections as necessary. 5) Supervise and coordinate maintenance of appropriate, accurate and complete documentation of information on clients and staff under your supervision according to agency policy. 6) Delegate appropriate nursing functions according to State Licensure and agency policies and procedures. Maintain compliance with current county, state and federal regulations affecting home health care. 7) Actively participate in agency-wide activities and its continuous quality improvement program. Responsible for evaluating the home care program's level of excellence and implementing process improvement strategies as indicated. 9) Perform other functions as deemed appropriate by the Executive Director or Regional Manager of Operations. 10) Market the wide range of health care services to potential clients and their families. Assist with/support marketing strategies to achieve financial stability through maximum census. Network with other community providers. 11) Develop and maintain relationships with third parties such as county social workers, hospital discharge planners and others to assist in quality care and referral issues. Network with other community providers. Fiscal Responsibility 12) Participate in the annual clinical budgeting process and work with the Executive Director in developing new and creative ways QUALIFICATIONS: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota. Public Health Nurse Certificate and bachelor's degree in nursing, preferred. Minimum of five years' experience in nursing, preferably in an Assisted Living and/or home health care. Prior supervisory/management experience. BENEFITS : Flexible Schedule Free meals when working Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance Paid Time Off & Holidays HSA options available Learn more at: https://carefreeliving.com/careers/ Carefree Living is an EOE/Drug Free/AA Employer

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