Director of Nursing (DNS)

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Job Summary:

Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center is looking for a Director of Nursing (DNS) to manage the day-to-day operations, activities and success of the resident care staff. Validates that the Nursing Department continues to develop and maintain high standards for excellence.

Essential Functions:

  • Develops and maintains a nursing service philosophy, objectives, standards of practice, policy and process manuals.
  • Establishes systems for care planning, including assessments, plan of treatment, objectives and goals, evaluations and discharge planning.
  • Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, disciplining, coaching, and conducting performance appraisals 
  • Demonstrates an understanding and knowledge of certification laws and requirements, survey requirements and Medicare program.
  • Validates that reporting departments consistently meet state and federal requirements for long-term care facilities for licensure. Validates existence of a quality assurance program for nursing services and coordinates interdisciplinary quality assurance program.
  • Directs the functions and activities of the ED in his/her absence.

Education, Licensure, and Experience:

  • Required: Current Registered Nursing license in South Dakota
  • Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Nursing
  • Preferred: Certification in Rehab Nursing, geriatrics, or psychiatric nursing 
  • Preferred: Minimum two years' experience as a nursing services supervisor in a long-term care.


Benefit Highlights:

  • Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • UKG Wallet - Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow!
  • 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.

Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center

1311 Vander Horck Street , Britton, SD 57430, USA

Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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