Registered Nurse (RN)

Peaceful Pines Senior Living - Mitchell; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Peaceful Pines Senior Living in Mitchell, SD is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to lead clinical care across Assisted Living and Memory Care. You will perform admissions assessments, develop and update care plans, administer medications, and ensure high-quality, compassionate resident care.

You will collaborate with families, nursing leadership, and care teams to support whole-person well-being and maintain regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in state of SD.
• Minimum 2 years healthcare experience.
• Strong communication and regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct admissions assessments and ongoing resident evaluations.
• Develop and update resident service plans.
• Administer medications per physician orders and policies.
• Monitor resident health and provide clinical guidance to care teams.
• Document accurately and maintain records for regulatory readiness.
• Lead staff training and support on shift coverage.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Care coordination

Documentation

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

RN license

Tools

EHR system

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) plays a critical role in supporting the health, well-being, and quality of life of residents across Assisted Living and Memory Care. This position is responsible for clinical assessments, care coordination, documentation, oversight of resident care, and nursing support while ensuring services are delivered with compassion, dignity, and respect for each resident's individuality.

At Peaceful Pines Senior Living, Living Life Together means recognizing that every resident has a unique story, preferences, abilities, and goals. The RN partners with residents, families, nursing leadership, and community teams to provide whole-person care that supports not only physical health and safety, but also emotional well-being, connection, purpose, and independence.

The RN serves as a trusted clinical resource, mentor, and advocate who helps ensure residents receive exceptional care while fostering an environment where residents feel valued and team members feel supported.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Leadership & Whole-Person Care:

• Conduct new admissions, comprehensive assessment, and resident assessments, and ongoing evaluations to support individualized, person-centered care.
• Assist with developing, updating, and implementing resident service plans.
• Ensure residents receive safe, ethical, and high-quality care that reflects their preferences, needs, and goals.
• Obtain, administer, and document medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, nursing standards, and community policies.
• Monitor resident conditions and recognize changes that may impact health, safety, or well-being.
• Integrate physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being into care planning and delivery.
• Support Memory Care best practices that promote dignity, engagement, safety, and meaningful living.
• Ensure residents' needs are met while providing clinical guidance and support to direct care teams.
• Staff training for UMA and UDA employees

Resident Experience & Family Partnership:

• Foster meaningful relationships with residents and families through compassionate communication and active listening.
• Support residents' independence, choices, routines, and personal preferences when possible.
• Communicate changes in resident condition or care needs to nursing leadership.
• Participate in care discussions & collaborate with nursing leaders regarding care decisions.
• Recognize families as important partners in supporting residents' quality of life & well-being.
• Reinforce that excellent clinical care and exceptional resident experiences go hand-in-hand.

Medication Management & Clinical Oversight:

• Monitor EHR system to ensure accuracy, compliance, and resident safety.
• Review and process physician orders and communicate changes to the Director of Nursing.
• Perform inventory management related to medication administration & pharmacy deliveries.
• Verify and review newly received medications from the pharmacy.
• Support Medication Aides in safe medication administration practices.
• Monitor for medication effectiveness, adverse reactions, and potential concerns.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Maintain resident records, files, assessments, and documentation accurately and timely.
• Prepare necessary medical paperwork for appointments and care coordination.
• Ensure incident reports are completed accurately, promptly, and according to policy.
• Assist with regulatory compliance and survey readiness efforts.
• Support state licensure surveys and compliance reviews.
• Ensure documentation reflects care provided and meets regulatory standards.

Team Leadership & Culture Building:

• Promote and support a positive work environment focused on teamwork, collaboration, and shared accountability.
• Serve as a clinical resource for team members during shifts.
• Assist with onboarding, training, and competency development when requested.
• Communicate important resident updates through established communication systems.
• Foster a culture of compassion, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with staffing support and shift coverage as needed to ensure continuity of care.

Quality Assurance & Risk Management:

• Observe and document significant conditions, changes, and responses to treatments.
• Take and monitor vital signs.
• Identify potential risks and collaborate on interventions that improve resident outcomes.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and best practices in resident care.
• Practice sound clinical judgment and ethical decision-making.

Operational & Community Support:

• Provide on-call support and clinical consultation as assigned.
• Partner with the leadership team to support community goals and quality outcomes.
• Assist with maintaining effective communication among all departments.
• Participate in meetings, education opportunities, and professional development activities.
• Support a culture where residents and team members feel respected, informed, and valued.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN)
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of compliance, regulatory requirements, and clinical best practices.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Must submit to a TB test in accordance with state regulations.
• Ability to participate in on-call responsibilities as assigned.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing resident needs.
• Must maintain confidentiality of resident, family, and organizational information.
• Must exercise sound judgment, professionalism, and ethical conduct at all times.

HME Care is an Equal Opportunity, Affrimative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Applicants who would like to request reasonable accommodation to the application or interview process should call Human Resources at 1-605-736-2732 or email [e-mail].