Assistant Director of Nursing

River Oaks of Minnesota is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) / Assistant Nursing Director to join our leadership team and help shape exceptional resident care. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about serving individuals with mental health needs while providing clinical leadership, staff development, and compassionate, resident-centered care.

As the Assistant Nursing Director, you will play a key role in ensuring high-quality nursing services, mentoring staff, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting residents in achieving the highest possible quality of life.

If you are committed to compassion, excellence, accountability, and teamwork, we encourage you to apply.

Competitive Annual Salary: $100,000–$110,000

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Scholarship Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Supportive Leadership Team
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Advancement

As the Assistant Nursing Director, you will provide clinical leadership while overseeing the day-to-day nursing operations within our assisted living community. You will work closely with leadership, physicians, families, and direct care staff to ensure residents receive exceptional care that supports both their physical and mental health needs.

This position combines hands-on clinical care with leadership responsibilities and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and clinical guidance to nursing and direct care staff.
• Promote a positive, accountable, and resident-centered culture.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, coaching, and evaluating nursing staff.
• Coordinate orientation and ongoing education for caregivers, medication aides, and nursing personnel.
• Support staff development through mentoring and clinical training.
• Assist with scheduling and departmental staffing needs.

• Complete pre-admission nursing assessments to determine resident appropriateness for admission.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments upon admission.
• Conduct quarterly resident assessments and annual evaluations.
• Complete assessments related to significant changes in condition.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized service plans.
• Lead interdisciplinary service plan meetings.
• Ensure resident care plans accurately reflect current needs, preferences, and physician orders.
• Monitor resident progress and adjust care plans as needed.

• Provide direct clinical oversight of resident care.
• Monitor residents for changes in condition and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Oversee medication management and nursing services.
• Coordinate physician orders and ensure timely implementation.
• Review nursing documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Collaborate with home health, hospice, therapy providers, pharmacies, and other healthcare professionals.
• Assist with wound care oversight, infection prevention, and chronic disease management.

• Partner with physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, families, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate resident care.
• Communicate resident status changes promptly.
• Participate in discharge planning and care transitions.
• Support residents experiencing mental health concerns through collaborative care planning.
• Foster positive relationships with residents, families, and outside healthcare providers.

• Ensure compliance with Minnesota Assisted Living regulations and company policies.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Conduct clinical audits to ensure quality care and accurate documentation.
• Monitor medication administration practices and infection prevention protocols.
• Assist with state surveys and regulatory inspections.
• Develop and implement plans of correction when necessary.
• Investigate clinical incidents and recommend process improvements.

• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation.
• Maintain resident records in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, providers, and team members.
• Prepare reports and documentation as required.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Minnesota.
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience preferred.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in assisted living, long-term care, behavioral health, or mental health preferred.
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care.

River Oaks of Minnesota is an assisted living community dedicated to helping residents navigate vulnerable points in their lives with dignity, compassion, and respect. We specialize in supporting individuals with both mental health and physical health needs while promoting independence, stability, and meaningful relationships.

Our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a supportive workplace where team members are empowered to grow professionally while making a lasting impact in the lives of those we serve.

If you're ready to use your nursing expertise to lead a dedicated team, improve resident outcomes, and make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the River Oaks of Minnesota family.

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Minnesota.
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience preferd.
• Ability to successfully pass a background study as required by Minnesota Department of Human Services.