Director - Nursing Services
Company: Avera Health
Location: Barnard
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Location: Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community Worker
Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with possible
weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America) Position
Highlights This position may be eligible for a $30,000 sign on
bonus and relocation allowance Located in Aberdeen, SD. We are
seeking a compassionate, experienced long term care nurse leader.
Apply today, or reach out by email to nikki.tiff@avera.org with any
questions! You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team
built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you
and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview
Responsible for providing care and services to meet the needs of
the assigned facilities through strategic and accountable
leadership. This includes the establishment, implementation and
adherence to policies and procedures, coordination of orientation
programs for new staff, development and engagement of existing
staff and is instrumental in leading quality improvement
activities; develops monitoring tools, collects data, uses data to
drive improvements in care and services. What you will do
Responsible for total nursing care of residents and the accuracy of
the nursing care records. Participates in the selection of
prospective residents based on nursing care needs and nursing
personnel competencies available. Oversees all Federal/State SNF
Conditions of Participation including admissions, MDS/Care planning
process, restorative nursing and care delivery. Establishes and
implements policies/procedures for the total care of residents
inclusive of nursing activities, social services, and delegated
medical care. Determines, along with the Administrator, the numbers
and levels of nursing personnel. Establishes staffing pattern to
provide quality nursing care 24 hours/day. Participates in
planning, decision making, and budgeting for the facility. Remains
aware of the safety needs for staff and residents; develops
policies relevant to quality of care. Coordinates the QAPI program
and facilitates staff participation in QAPI. Delegates and monitors
non-nursing responsibilities to other staff consistent with their
training, experience, competence, and legal authorization and with
nursing home policy. Understands/coordinates Medicare/Medicaid
coverage requirements. Assures that a comprehensive plan of care is
established and implemented per regulations for each resident.
Interacts with the physicians/providers to plan care for the
residents. Assures that discharge and transfer planning for
residents is conducted. Responsibilities include interviewing,
hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees; planning,
assigning, and leading work; appraising performance; rewarding and
coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the
hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily
including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear,
understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These
requirements and those listed above are representative of the
knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential
job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job
functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue
hardship to the employer. Required Education,
License/Certification, or Work Experience: Registered Nurse (RN) -
Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon
Hire 4-6 years in long term/skilled care or similar experience
Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: 1-3
years leadership Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily
application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social
principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude,
Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and
sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team
environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and
ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety
principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but
not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if
applicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a
wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time
employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced,
healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and
into the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Up to 5%
employer matching contribution for retirement Career development
guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is an Equal
Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or
other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a
disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with
your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an
email to talent@avera.org .
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