Director of Nursing (DON)

Thornton Manor has an opportunity to welcome a dedicated Director of Nursing (DON) to join our team! We're seeking a skilled and compassionate clinical leader to lead our team of nursing professionals and continue delivering exceptional care to our residents. Our ideal Director of Nursing is a Registered Nurse with senior living leadership experience—or an experienced RN ready to step into a rewarding leadership role—who is passionate about coaching others and promoting clinical excellence and teamwork.

Job highlights

• Competitive salary based on experience, starting at $100k+
• Benefits package including: Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental and Vision company paid life and pension plan
• Work with an excellent interdisciplinary team that has longevity at the facility
• Excellent survey history - most recent survey completed 5/2026

In our community, you’ll build meaningful, long-term relationships while making a lasting impact every day. If you’re ready to lead with expertise and heart, we’d love to connect with you.

Given the nature of senior living outside of post-acute rehabilitative services, you will have extensive opportunities to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with your teammates and those we serve. If you're ready to use your clinical expertise, leadership abilities, and passion for people in a skilled nursing community dedicated to making a difference, we would love the opportunity to work with you!

About our community

Thornton Manor Nursing Care Center is a vibrant senior living campus offering both Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living services. Our 43-bed Skilled Nursing Facility provides compassionate long-term, short-term, and respite care, while Thornton Heights, our 13-unit Assisted Living community, features spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments with stunning bluff-side views.

We proudly offer both inpatient and outpatient therapy to support the diverse needs of our residents. At Thornton Manor Care Center, we are dedicated to delivering quality, person-centered care while fostering a workplace where team members feel valued, supported, and inspired.

If you’re seeking an organization where both residents and team members can truly thrive, we invite you to join the Thornton Manor Nursing Care Center family!

Job summary

The Director of Nursing (DON) plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing department to ensure the highest degree of care in accordance with all laws, regulations, and organization standards. Maintains a physical, social, and psychological environment that promotes the health and well-being of others, proactively anticipating and responding to resident, staff, and community needs. You will guide clinical matters, facilitating and/or providing oversight of training, education, and effective clinical practices.

Qualifications

• Hold current Registered Nurse (RN) license with applicable state, without restrictions, and/or ability to obtain a state-specific license.

• Supervisory/management experience in Long Term Care (LTC).

• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations.

• Strong skills in the following areas: business and financial management, critical thinking and analytics, verbal, and written communication.

• Ability to set and achieve relevant and challenging goals for self and team, including continuous coaching, training, and development of a quality nursing team.

• Must be capable of performing the Essential Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

• Employer Paid Life
• Pension Plan

*These benefits are available to full-time employees. Minnesota employees are eligible for PTO regardless of status.

This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.