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Director Nursing

  • Dickinson, North Dakota
  • CHI St Alexius Health Dickinson
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About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $54.76 - $81.45 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Department: Medical / Surgical / Telemetry
  • Hours/Pay Period: 80
  • Requisition ID: 2026-460311
  • Remote: No
  • Weekly Schedule: Monday-Friday 0800-1700
  • Shift: Day
  • Category: Nursing Leadership

Director Nursing

Job Details


Job Summary and Responsibilities

🌟 Are you a nursing leader ready for your next big adventure? 🌟

CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson in beautiful Dickinson, North Dakota, is searching for a dynamic Director of Nursing (DON) to guide our incredible team!

This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to shape the future of nursing care in our community, empower dedicated professionals, and champion patient well-being within a respected organization.

We're looking for someone who is:

  • An inspiring and collaborative leader
  • Committed to clinical excellence and innovation
  • Ready to embrace the charm and community spirit of Dickinson

Job Requirements

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
    • Minimum of 7 years of experience in the discipline
    • Master's Degree in Nursing, Masters must be obtained within 2 years of start
  • OR Master's in Nursing
    • 5 years of leadership experience.
    • Three years of supervisory experience.
  • Candidates must have an RN license that allows them to practice in the state of North Dakota (compact license or license issued by the ND Board of Nursing).
  • American Heart Association BLS-CPR.

Why Dickinson? Enjoy a great quality of life, supportive community, and breathtaking North Dakota landscapes! Plus, be a part of the CHI St. Alexius Health family!

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson, part of CommonSpirit Heath, a national nonprofit health system based in Englewood, Colorado. The faith-based system operates in 18 states and includes 103 hospitals. Additional services offered within the system are: long-term care, assisted and residential living communities, community health services organizations, home health agencies, and numerous outpatient facilities.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Success Profile

What makes a successful Director Nursing at CHI St Alexius Health Dickinson?

  • Collaborative
  • Compassionate
  • Efficient
  • Good Listener
  • Organized
  • Problem-Solver

Your Potential Career Path

This is a snapshot of your potential career path highlights the series of job positions that help you progress towards your goals and objectives. Ultimately, your career path depends on your career values and personal goals.

Student Nurse New Grad Nurse Staff Nurse Educator Managers/ Directors CNE Charge Nurses/ Supervisors Nurse Practitioner Student Nurse New Grad Nurse Staff Nurse Educator Charge Nurses/ Supervisors Nurse Practitioner Managers/Directors CNE

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

Our Total Reward offerings

At CommonSpirit Health, we believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.

For more information, please visit Total Rewards

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CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here [PDF].

CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.

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