Director of Nursing – Long-Term Care & Quality Leader

Avera Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Leadership opportunity

Career development

Mission-driven organization

Job summary

Avera Marshall Hospital, part of Avera Health, seeks a Director of Nursing Services to provide strategic leadership for long-term care operations and ensure high-quality, resident-centered care. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, staff development, and ongoing quality improvement in collaboration with facility leadership.

Responsibilities include overseeing nursing care, admissions assessment, care planning, discharge management, and delivering staffing plans for 24/7 operations, while

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of nursing care and ensure the accuracy and integrity of resident care records.
• Participate in resident admissions by evaluating nursing care needs and available clinical resources.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal and State Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Conditions of Participation, including admissions, MDS processes, restorative nursing, and care delivery.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that support nursing care, social services, and delegated medical care.
• Collaborate with the Administrator to determine appropriate staffing levels and establish staffing plans that ensure high-quality care 24 hours per day.
• Participate in strategic planning, decision-making, and budget development for the facility.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and coordinate the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
• Promote a safe environment for residents and staff through policy development and oversight of quality and safety initiatives.
• Delegate and monitor responsibilities consistent with staff training, competencies, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate Medicare and Medicaid coverage requirements and compliance activities.
• Ensure comprehensive care plans are developed, implemented, and updated in collaboration with physicians and care teams.
• Oversee discharge planning and resident transition processes.
• Lead employee recruitment, onboarding, coaching, performance management, retention, and professional development efforts.

Job description

Avera Marshall Hospital, part of Avera Health, seeks a Director of Nursing Services to provide strategic leadership for long-term care operations and ensure high-quality, resident-centered care. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, staff development, and ongoing quality improvement in collaboration with facility leadership.

Responsibilities include overseeing nursing care, admissions assessment, care planning, discharge management, and delivering staffing plans for 24/7 operations, while