Director of Nursing - 30K Sign-on Bonus

Job Description & Requirements

Director of Nursing - 30K Sign-on Bonus

StartDate: ASAP

• Offers a $30,000 Sign-on Bonus** Join the non-profit Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community as their next Director of Nursing in Aberdeen, South Dakota!
  
  
  

The Position

• The Director of Nursing will provide collaborative, strategic, and clinical leadership accordance with the purpose and values of Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community.
• The Director will be a collaborative partner across the organization with a focus on total nursing care for residents, building relationships with physicians and service line leadership, and cultivating a culture of respect and responsiveness.
• The Director will oversee ongoing departmental initiatives including nursing strategy, quality, patient care, and patient experience throughout the 81-bed facility.
• The Director will utilize adopted business models to appropriately measure metrics and develop processes that will ensure the delivery of optimal quality, safety, satisfaction, engagement, and fiscal outcomes throughout the organization.
• This leader will be responsible for staffing initiatives including coaching, mentoring, evaluations, and will strive to improve staff retention by developing and implementing programs and initiatives that align with Avera Health’s policies.
• Seeking a strong leader to bring nursing expertise to the organization and move forward key initiatives around alignment of patient needs, outcomes, and compliance and safety with productivity guidelines.
• This role is offering a $30,000 sign-on bonus!
  
  
  

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
• A minimum of two years of Long-Term Care and/or Skilled Nursing experience is required.
• A minimum of one year of relevant leadership experience is required. Experience as a Charge Nurse, Assistant Manager, or Manager is welcomed.
  
  
  

The Organization

• Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community, a part of Avera Health, is a non-profit nursing & retirement community offering a full continuum of care (independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation).
• Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community has 81-beds and is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, near Manor Park.
• Avera’s mission is to make a positive impact in the lives and health of persons and communities by providing quality services guided by Christian values.
• They have received multiple awards including “Best Nursing Home” and “Top Nursing Home” by ElderGuide. In 2024, they also received a long-term care technology grant to further innovation initiatives.
  
  
  

The Community

• Aberdeen, South Dakota, is located approximately three hours from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Aberdeen is a regional hub with strong sectors including agriculture and manufacturing. The city benefits from industry diversity and is considered economically resilient.
• Aberdeen offers a rich arts scene: there’s the Aberdeen Community Theatre, Northern State University’s Johnson Fine Arts Center, the Aberdeen Area Arts Council, and K.O. Lee Public Library hosting events.
• Family friendly attractions are a big part of life: Storybook Land (in Wylie Park) with live shows and themed displays, the Dacotah Prairie Museum with exhibits on regional history/natural history, and the ARCC (Aberdeen Recreation & Cultural Center) offering visual arts, performing arts, and recreation.
• Annual events and community festivals bring people together: “Arts in the Park” in Melgaard Park, Winterfest, Storybook Land Festival, and the Brown County Fair.
  
  
  

Please Direct All Inquiries And Referrals To

Christine Young

Executive Recruiter

christine.young@amnhealthcare.com

913-752-4532

#BESmith

#BESrecruitment

Facility Location

The third largest city in South Dakota, Aberdeen is a vibrant community chock full of entertainment, dining, outdoors and sports options for residents and visitors. Fans of the arts will want to pick up a copy of the ARTiFACTS newspaper that keeps tabs on the many arts events in the area. The Aberdeen Community Theatre offers supporters of the performing arts something to get excited about, frequently producing plays, musicals and operas. Sports fans too will find much to love about Aberdeen, with three premier golf courses, three minor league baseball teams and multiple hockey and ice skating facilities.

Job Benefits

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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