Director of Nursing RN

Lead Clinical Excellence at Cedar Ridge Place - Now Under New Management & Ownership

Cedar Ridge Place in St. Louis Park is seeking a dynamic Director of Nursing to lead clinical services and champion quality care for our residents. In this key leadership role, you will guide nursing standards, elevate team performance, and ensure that every interaction reflects our commitment to empathy, dignity, and respect.

You will collaborate closely with an engaged leadership team that values your voice, your ideas, and your professional judgment. With the autonomy to shape clinical processes and implement creative solutions, you will have a direct and visible impact on resident outcomes, staff satisfaction, and family trust.

As the Director of Nursing at West Ridge Hills & Estates, you will lead and support the clinical team to deliver safe, individualized, and compassionate care every day. You will:

• Oversee assessments, care planning, and ongoing clinical oversight to ensure residents receive the right care at the right time.
• Lead medication management, infection control, and documentation practices that meet the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance.
• Partner in hiring, onboarding, and developing clinical staff, providing real-time coaching, performance feedback, and accountability when it comes to clinical quality and safety.
• Promote a culture that reflects our values of Home, Care, and Comfort, strengthening resident engagement and creating a warm, welcoming environment for residents, families, and staff.

To thrive in this role, you bring a strong clinical foundation and a genuine passion for leading people. Success in this position is built on:

• Confident, supportive leadership that motivates clinical staff and builds a cohesive, high-performing team.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with residents, families, providers, and coworkers.
• Solid knowledge of regulations, clinical best practices, and quality standards in senior care.
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm, proactive, and solution-focused when challenges arise.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities without losing sight of the details.
• Authentic empathy and integrity that foster trust, psychological safety, and a truly caring environment.

If you are an RN leader who wants your work to be meaningful, visible, and appreciated, this role is for you. Applying is simple and straightforward-& we're excited to learn more about you.

Take the next step in your leadership journey and join a team that is genuinely committed to excellence in care and to the people who provide it.