Director of Nursing

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe; Pipestone (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Long Term Care Center in Flandreau, SD seeks a Director of Nursing to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operations of the nursing department in compliance with state and federal standards.

The ideal candidate holds a current RN license in SD, has at least three years of supervision in a hospital or long-term care setting, and demonstrates leadership, communication, and strong clinical knowledge to ensure quality resident care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operations of the Nursing department.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with Administrator and Medical Director to provide appropriate resident care.

Skills

RN license

Leadership

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.