Director of Nursing
Full Time • St. Cloud
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Position Summary:
The Director of Nursing (DON) is a hands-on clinical leader who ensures the highest standards of patient-centered care through professional oversight, team mentorship, and regulatory compliance. This role sets the tone for delivering care - emphasizing empathy, dignity, and relationship-building with clients and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the clinical team, fostering a culture of compassion, collaboration, and excellence in care delivery.
- Ensure all clinical operations meet or exceed federal, state, and company standards.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans that prioritize dignity, safety, and client choice.
- Supervise, hire, train, and support nursing staff and field caregivers; conduct performance evaluations and ongoing coaching.
- Build strong partnerships with families and referral sources to coordinate seamless care.
- Oversee clinical documentation and compliance, including accuracy, timely assessments, and chart audits.
- Champion staff development and continuing education, ensuring team members are confident, competent, and aligned with our mission.
- Participate in strategic planning, quality improvement efforts, and regular case conferences.
- Serve as the go-to clinical expert and support resource for care teams in the field.
Qualifications:
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Minnesota (active and in good standing).
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required
- Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Deep understanding of Medicare/Medicaid and state regulations.
- Proven leadership and team-building skills with a compassionate, servant-leader mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a calm, reassuring presence.
- Strong communication, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
- Tech-savvy with EMR systems and Microsoft Office Suite
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and flexibility for work/life balance.
- 401k
Our Commitment to You:
As the Director of Nursing, you’ll be more than a clinical manager—you’ll be a cornerstone of our caregiving community. You’ll have the opportunity to lead with heart, create lasting impact, and help ensure every client and caregiver feels respected, seen, and supported.
Compensation: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Homewatch CareGivers offers the comprehensive home care services and we believe that exceptional training means a more rewarding experience for you and better care for clients. Homewatch CareGivers is a premier provider of in-home care services for people of all ages, including seniors, children, veterans, the chronically ill, and those recovering from medical procedures.
Our care philosophy is based on finding interesting, innovative ways to empower clients and help them feel engaged and respected. We start by making sure our caregivers and office staff are confident and empowered, too. Our Homewatch CareGivers University is a professionally-developed training platform designed to give you the tools and resources you need to make the very most of your time with clients and gain the most satisfaction from your job. It includes online accredited courses to help you meet the training requirements you may need to stay current with caregiver certification and licensure . The more prepared you are, the more secure you feel in your daily work.
This is an incredible opportunity to feel great about your job and the impact it has on others. Join our growing team and help bring our unique care philosophy to life!
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Homewatch Caregivers Corporate.
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We Are Different
We work with our compassionate caregivers to create a supportive environment where both clients and caregivers thrive. Clients can experience loneliness, helplessness and boredom and this can get in the way of care. We value getting to know our clients deeply and care is centered on their individual needs and goals. We believe that meaningful relationships are built from matching caregivers with clients that have common interests.
Empowering You with Technology; No More Paperwork!
Our technology allows you to have information at your fingertips and eliminate extra paperwork. We know your time is important. You will be able to use our caregiver app to manage your shift and provide feedback to the office. The information you capture while in the home, directly impacts the clients progress of care and their well-being.
Supporting You
Our training provides you the skills you need to be successful. When an emergency happens, you can respond confidently because of training you have received ahead of time.
We work together so everyone feels involved, connected and engaged.
You Talk. We Listen.
You are the heart of the company — the eyes and ears in the homes of our clients. Without you, we wouldn’t have a business. What you see and hear helps inform our clients’ experience and well-being.
Flexibility
You have a life; we get it. We work with you to create flexible schedules that honor work-life balance. Whether you want consistent, full time hours or a few shifts a week, we strive to meet your needs.