Nurse Manager (RN or LPN)

Evergreen Healthcare Group; Garretson (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Care Plan (Medical, D –

DailyPay – Hard Work Pays Off On the -

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Training & Development Opportunities

Job summary

Palisade Healthcare Center in Garretson, SD is seeking a Nurse Manager (RN or LPN) to oversee nursing care delivery, supervise licensed nurses and CNAs, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote positive resident outcomes in a skilled nursing setting.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program and active SD RN or LPN licensure, with prior long-term care experience preferred. Strong leadership and regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN or LPN license in the state of South Dakota.
• Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or geriatric nursing preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the nursing process, care planning, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Observes residents, documents significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor, physician, and resident's responsible party of changes.
• Takes and evaluates vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess resident condition.
• Supervises Licensed Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Coaches, counsels, and takes corrective action when staff fail to meet standards.
• Updates care plans, directives, ADL documentation, and CNA flow sheets based on changes in condition.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team for person-centered care.
• Promotes a safe, compassionate environment for residents, families, and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Nursing process

Education

RN licensure

LPN licensure

Job description

Nurse Manager (RN or LPN)

Turn your job into a career with Evergreen Healthcare Group!

Job Summary:

Palisade Healthcare Center is currently seeking a Nurse Manager (RN or LPN) to oversee the coordination and delivery of quality resident care. The Nurse Manager is responsible for ensuring the proper administration of nursing care, supervising licensed nurses and nursing assistants, and working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to promote positive resident outcomes in our skilled nursing community.

Essential Functions:

• Obtains and administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.

• Observes residents, documents significant conditions and reactions, and notifies the supervisor, physician, and resident's responsible party of changes in condition or response to medications and treatments.

• Takes and evaluates vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess resident condition.

• Supervises Licensed Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants to ensure compliance with facility policies and state and federal regulations.

• Assists with coaching, counseling, and corrective action when nursing staff fail to meet performance or regulatory standards.

• Updates and modifies resident care plans, care directives, Activities of Daily Living (ADL) documentation, and CNA flow sheets based on changes in resident condition.

• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure individualized, person-centered care.

• Promotes a safe, compassionate, and positive environment for residents, families, and staff.

Education, Licensure, and Experience:

• Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• Required: Current RN or LPN license in the state of South Dakota.

• Previous experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or geriatric nursing preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the nursing process, care planning, and regulatory compliance.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Benefit Highlights:

• Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)

• DailyPay – Hard Work Pays Off On the Daily!

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Training & Development Opportunities

We strive to embody and stand for both a spirit and value system that encourages loyalty, honesty, and a commitment to caring from our belief that people are always the number one priority.

Palisade Healthcare Center
920 4th Street
Garretson, SD 57030, USA

Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.