Director of Nursing
Lead with Purpose. Elevate Nursing. Promote Holistic Health.
Homeward Bound, a trusted nonprofit supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, is seeking a compassionate and forward-thinking Director of Nursing (RN) to champion clinical excellence and lead transformative health initiatives.
If you’re passionate about building a high-performing nursing team, driving measurable quality outcomes, and designing health programs that nourish the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—this is your calling.
Your Mission
As Director of Nursing, you will:
- Drive quality assurance and best-practice nursing care through robust systems, audits, and outcome-focused metrics.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a strong nursing team—Assistant Director of Nursing, Nurse Supervisors, Nurse Case Managers, and floor Nurses—fostering accountability, integrity, and growth.
- Implement nursing training and development programs that build clinical skills, reinforce standards, and empower continuous learning.
- Oversee compliance with state and federal regulations (DHS, CMS, ICF/245D) while fostering a culture of excellence.
- Promote holistic health by developing integrated wellness programs, including:
- Nutrition support and healthy menu planning in partnership with residential teams.
- Physical activity and recreation initiatives that promote movement, joy, and community engagement.
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary staff to implement wellness routines, sensory stimulation, and seasonal health priorities.
- Partner with the Director of Program & Operations and Director of Quality & Innovation to ensure nursing supports align with the individualized goals and community inclusion of those we serve.
What You’ll Love About Homeward Bound
- Meaningful Work: Empower people with disabilities to live full, dignified, healthy lives.
- Community and Collaboration: Our team is built on trust, respect, and heartfelt connections.
- Comprehensive Benefits:
- Affordable ICHRA Health Plan
- 403(b) with Employer Match
- Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
- Six weeks of Paid Time Off
- Paid Training + Employee Education Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program and more
Qualifications
- Active Minnesota RN license (required)
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field (or 8+ years of RN experience); Master’s preferred
- At least 3 years of senior-level nursing leadership experience, ideally in disability services or long-term care
- Proven experience building and managing quality improvement programs
- Strong background in nurse development, coaching, and performance management
- Passion for holistic wellness, including physical, emotional, and social health
- Knowledge of state licensing, ICF/245D standards, HIPAA, and person-centered care
- Excellent communication, team leadership, and adaptability
- Valid MN driver’s license and DHS background clearance
Send your resume to semerfoll@hbimn.org and join us in redefining what quality care can look like—inside and out.
Homeward Bound celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an EEO employer.
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