Director of Nursing

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Long Term Care Center seeks a Director of Nursing to oversee the Nursing department, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality resident care.

The Director will plan, organize, and direct operations, working with the Administrator and Medical Director to implement policies and procedures and maintain standards for the facility.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care facility, or related health care facility.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered RN license in this state.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop and direct the Nursing department's overall operations.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal standards and facility policies.
• Provide care and services to residents in accordance with regulations and directives.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

Decision-making

Communication

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Long Term Care Center

909 Jones Drive, Flandreau SD 57028

605-573-2100

DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Opens: 10/01/2026 Open Until Filled

Competitive Wage based upon experience.

Job Summary: Planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operations of the Nursing department in accordance with local, state and federal standards and regulations, established facility policies and procedures and as directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director, to provide appropriate care and services to the residents.

Qualifications/requirements:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience

• Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility.

Specific Requirements

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in this state.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.