Nursing Director III at Essentia Health
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Pay
$148,200-222,310.4/yr
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Schedule
Rotating
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Location
Duluth, MN
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Requirements
Mid Level
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Source
Verified Jul 9, 2026
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Incentives
Loan repayment signals
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Before you apply
- License valid for this healthcare role in Duluth, MN.
- Shift works for you: rotating.
- Pay range works for you; differentials and shift bonuses are set when you apply.
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- You will finish on the employer career site.
Money Stack
Loan repayment programs to investigate
- State loan-repayment program
- Minnesota Health Care Loan Forgiveness Program
Loan forgiveness for rural nurses, advanced-practice providers, and other clinicians who serve high-need Minnesota communities, run by the Office of Rural Health and Primary Care.
See the official programState loan-repayment programs are run by each state and change with every budget cycle. Award amounts, eligible professions, and application windows vary — confirm current eligibility and deadlines on the official program page before counting on it. Not financial advice — these are signals to verify, not guarantees. Federal eligibility is set by HRSA; see the HRSA Nurse Corps program.
Overview
Building Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center Department: 2005100 NURSING ADMINISTRATION - SMMC HOSP Job Description: Step into nursing leadership at northern Minnesota's largest hospital. Essentia Health-St.
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Building Location
Building B - St Marys Medical Center Department: 2005100 NURSING ADMINISTRATION - SMMC HOSP Job Description: Step into nursing leadership at northern Minnesota's largest hospital. Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center is a 344-bed Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in downtown Duluth — and since 2023, home to a brand-new flagship facility overlooking Lake Superior.
As a Nursing Director here, you'll oversee patient care and nursing professional practice across your assigned units, partnering with the Market Chief Nursing Officer to drive nursing growth, strengthen clinical practice, and help move our journey toward Magnet designation forward. This is a role for a nurse leader who wants real scope, a strong team, and a hospital that's investing in its future. Education
Qualifications
- Education Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a Master’s degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- What You Will Do Lead nursing operations and patient care delivery across the medical-surgical service group — general medicine (Unit 15), telemetry (Unit 17), and oncology (Unit 18), plus the IV team.
- Set the standard of nursing care for your patient population and keep patients moving smoothly across the care continuum.
- Own staffing, scheduling, resource allocation, and the nursing budget — developed in partnership with the Market Chief Nursing Officer — with accountability for quality, patient experience, safety, and employee engagement.
- Partner with medical staff, providers, and administration to align nursing with the hospital’s priorities and drive nursing growth.
- Build and develop your leaders and front-line staff — orientation, ongoing education, and real development that grows people.
- Drive process improvement and lead the team through change and new program development.
- Advance clinical excellence in support of St.
- Mary’s Magnet journey — tracking quality on the Magnet Nursing Scorecard and keeping your units survey-ready and compliant with Joint Commission and regulatory standards.
- What You Will Need 5+ years of nursing experience, including at least 2 years as a Nurse Supervisor or Nurse Manager.
- Proven experience with organizational change, program development, and process improvement.
- Strong communication and the ability to build trust across nursing, medical, and operational leadership.
- What Makes You a Strong Fit Experience in an acute care or tertiary hospital, ideally one on a Magnet or Pathway to Excellence journey.
- Background across medical-surgical, telemetry, or oncology nursing, or leading the units that feed them.
- A track record of building clarity and accountability into teams.
- Comfort partnering with physician leaders and senior nursing executives.
- Familiarity with Magnet standards, budgeting, and quality-metric management for nursing units.
- A visible, hands-on leadership style — the kind of director who’s on the floor, not just behind a desk.
Qualifications
- Certification/Licensure
Requirements
- Nursing license in state of employment FTE: 1 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: Shift End Time: Weekends: Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline: Compensation Range: $148,200.00 - $222,310.40 Employee
Benefits
- at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive
Benefits
- include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
- We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
- To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health.
- Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.
- For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
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$148,200-222,310.4/yr