Director, Nursing and Clinical Services

sanford; Chamberlain (SD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Chamberlain, SD, seeks an experienced nursing leader to oversee nursing and clinical operations at a Rural Access Hospital. You will maintain bedside support and guide site-wide standards.

The role emphasizes implementing clinical programs, ensuring patient safety, and compliance with regulatory requirements while partnering with senior leadership to improve outcomes in a rural setting. Candidates should have at least five years of nursing background, two years of leadership

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of nursing experience.
• Two years of management or leadership experience preferred.
• Current, unencumbered RN license and regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing and clinical operations in a rural hospital setting.
• Ensure patient care standards and safety across units.
• Develop and implement clinical programs and policies.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align with system goals.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing experience

Regulatory knowledge

Education

RN licensure

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred/waived)

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation

Union Position: No

Department Details

Join Sanford Health's Critical Access Hospital leadership team in Chamberlain and lead a team that delivers compassionate, high-quality care close to home. In this role, you'll oversee nursing and clinical operations while maintaining a hands-on presence to support bedside care as needed. Experience the rewards of rural healthcare leadership where your influence is felt across the entire organization and community.

Summary

Responsible for providing clinical and administrative leadership in a hospital, nursing home, or other medical facility to maintain standards of patient care. This role has a larger size, scope, or complexity.

Job Description

Implements the vision, mission, and strategic plan of clinical services and the system. Assists in the development, planning, and implementation of a systems approach to improve and maintain standards in clinical patient care, patient safety, and health outcomes. Maintains communication and addresses the rapidly changing healthcare environment in which clinical services are delivered across the system. Leads the development and execution of clinical programs, policies, procedures and protocols ensuring system integration and adherence. Monitors operations of nursing staff and ensures compliance with regulations on organizational and governmental standards and practices.

Qualifications

For Rural Health Network facilities only, employees hired after January, 2025, who do not possess a Bachelor's degree in the required field, leadership may consider an educational plan with proven continuous action toward achieving a Bachelor's degree in Nursing within five years of hire into position. Approval from the Nursing Executive for the market is required in order to waive the bachelor degree requirement at time of hire. Additionally for Rural Health Network facilities, for current employees, leadership may have considered acceptable qualifications and work experience equivalency based on facility size, rural market, and business need, prior to new Sanford education requirements.

Minimum five years nursing experience. Two years' management/leadership experience preferred. Thorough knowledge of the nursing practice act and standards of nursing care, and a working knowledge of administrative and management techniques.

Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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