RN Clinical Specialist: Nursing Practice Leader

Great Plains Tribal Health; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Tribal Health seeks a Clinical Specialist (RN) to provide strategic clinical leadership across primary care and care management in Rapid City, SD. You will develop, implement, and standardize nursing practices and coordinate care programs to improve patient outcomes.

The role requires an RN license in good standing, 5 years of RN experience with at least 2 years in supervisory/leadership roles, and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a state approved RN program (associate degree, diploma, or higher).
• Current RN license in good standing.
• Minimum 5 years RN experience with at least 2 years in supervisory/leadership roles.
• Current BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Acts as organizational clinical expert for nursing practice, care delivery, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Develops and standardizes nursing workflows, protocols, and guidelines across programs.
• Leads quality assurance, patient safety, and performance improvement efforts.
• Provides consultation and leadership to support workforce development and regulatory readiness.
• Oversees orientation programs, competencies, and professional development for nursing staff.
• Supports recruitment, onboarding, and retention through workforce planning and staff development.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

Supervisory/Leadership

Education

RN Program Graduate

Job description

Great Plains Tribal Health seeks a Clinical Specialist (RN) to provide strategic clinical leadership across primary care and care management in Rapid City, SD. You will develop, implement, and standardize nursing practices and coordinate care programs to improve patient outcomes.

The role requires an RN license in good standing, 5 years of RN experience with at least 2 years in supervisory/leadership roles, and current BLS certification.