Director of Nursing

The Waters

Edina, Minnesota

Eligibility: GeriatricsLong-term careSenior living

Posted Jul 13

Unit and setting: Long Term Care
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

What it pays

Against similar roles: Pays above most Minnesota staff rolesMinnesota staff postings that state pay run $56k/yr to $124k/yr, the middle half $70k/yr to $115k/yr, across 1,338 postings.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company paid Short and Long Term Disability
Company provided HSA contribution PLUS matching dollars
Healthy Savings and Rewards Programs

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Behavioral and Mental Health Resources
Generous PTO Policy available on day 1
401K Match automatically fully vested

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The Waters

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The Waters is a senior living community located in Edina, Minnesota. The Waters emphasizes a holistic approach to nursing and care services, positioning itself around the concept of creating an environment where residents and staff alike thrive. The Director of…

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The mission of The Waters is 'To create a sense of community where everyone THRIVES'. As the Director of Nursing (titled Director of Health and Wellbeing) you will lead the integrated care and wellbeing for the residents of our community. This position is responsible for the leadership and direct supervision of care team members who provide integrated nursing and related holistic services to our residents to create a culture of presence and purpose.

What's around it?

In Edina, MN

Edina, MNFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,844/mo
Household income: $128,767/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Edina, MN

NeighborhoodsEdina features diverse enclaves ranging from the historic Country Club District and Morningside, known for 1920s Tudor and Craftsman architecture within walking distance of boutique shopping, to family-oriented neighborhoods like Arden Park, Minnehaha Woods, and Pamela Park. Western and southern subdivisions like Indian Hills, Rolling Green, and Parkwood Knolls offer larger lots, mature tree cover, and a quieter suburban retreat. For nurses and healthcare staff seeking low-maintenance living close to work, the corridors flanking Southdale Center and the Galleria host a dense concentration of contemporary condominiums and rental communities.

Edina features diverse enclaves ranging from the historic Country Club District and Morningside, known for 1920s Tudor and Craftsman architecture within walking distance of boutique shopping, to family-oriented neighborhoods like Arden Park, Minnehaha Woods, and Pamela Park. Western and southern subdivisions like Indian Hills, Rolling Green, and Parkwood Knolls offer larger lots, mature tree cover, and a quieter suburban retreat.

For nurses and healthcare staff seeking low-maintenance living close to work, the corridors flanking Southdale Center and the Galleria host a dense concentration of contemporary condominiums and rental communities.

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Getting aroundCommuting is exceptionally convenient for healthcare workers based at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, which sits right in the southeast quadrant of the city. Edina is partitioned by major transit arteries including Minnesota State Highway 62, Highway 100, Highway 169, and Interstate 494, giving drivers direct highway access to central Minneapolis in roughly ten minutes in light traffic. Public transit is served primarily by Metro Transit bus routes and express lines operating out of the Southdale Transit Center, though Edina lacks direct light rail service and daily commutes outside the bus corridors require a personal vehicle.

Commuting is exceptionally convenient for healthcare workers based at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, which sits right in the southeast quadrant of the city. Edina is partitioned by major transit arteries including Minnesota State Highway 62, Highway 100, Highway 169, and Interstate 494, giving drivers direct highway access to central Minneapolis in roughly ten minutes in light traffic.

Public transit is served primarily by Metro Transit bus routes and express lines operating out of the Southdale Transit Center, though Edina lacks direct light rail service and daily commutes outside the bus corridors require a personal vehicle.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: carriesinkrealty.com Source 2: neversperpichrealestate.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: proteammn.com

OutdoorsEdina manages roughly forty public parks spanning more than 1,500 acres of open green space. Centennial Lakes Park is a focal point with meandering paved paths, pond paddle boats, and amphitheater lawns, while Braemar Park covers 500 acres complete with an eighteen-hole championship golf course, batting cages, and sports fields. Running and biking trails track through Bredesen Park and connect to the regional Nine Mile Creek and Minnehaha Creek corridors, while the enclosed botanical pavilion at Edinborough Park provides year-round climate-controlled recreation.

Edina manages roughly forty public parks spanning more than 1,500 acres of open green space. Centennial Lakes Park is a focal point with meandering paved paths, pond paddle boats, and amphitheater lawns, while Braemar Park covers 500 acres complete with an eighteen-hole championship golf course, batting cages, and sports fields.

Running and biking trails track through Bredesen Park and connect to the regional Nine Mile Creek and Minnehaha Creek corridors, while the enclosed botanical pavilion at Edinborough Park provides year-round climate-controlled recreation.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: neversperpichrealestate.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: apartments.com Source 4: proteammn.com

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Living in Edina

Edina stands out as one of the Twin Cities' most polished inner-ring suburbs, blending manicured neighborhoods and premier civic amenities with immediate proximity to major healthcare employment. For relocating nurses, working at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital means eliminating painful highway commutes if you choose to settle locally, with Highway 100, Highway 62, and I-494 offering easy transit across the metro. Daily life revolves around distinct hubs: the charming, walkable 50th and France district with its historic theater and open-air bistros, contrasted by Southdale Center and the Galleria offering modern condos and dense retail. Outdoor life is integrated year-round, from paddling around Centennial Lakes Park to skating on neighborhood rinks with heated warming houses during snowy winters. The primary tradeoff is accessibility; single-family home prices are among the highest in Minnesota and rentals remain premium, but those who locate here gain access to exceptional public parks, safe streets, and one of the state's most decorated school districts.

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Edina, MNFrom Census ACS 2024.