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Avantara Arrowhead

Director of Nursing DON

Rapid City, South Dakota

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Posted Aug 27, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 29, 2026

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Are you looking for a career in healthcare? We are searching for a Director of Nursing to join our friendly, caring and supportive team in beautiful Arrowhead, South Dakota! Relocation assistance available. Avantara Arrowhead is rapidly growing and our team is looking to invest in a Director of Nursing by providing opportunities to further your career and with the tools and encouragement you need to succeed. We offer great benefits including: Competitive wages. Tuition reimbursement. Internal growth opportunities. Comprehensive benefits package. 401K with employer match. Employee concierge program. And more! As a Director of Nursing you are the heart of the Clinical Department. Your work will ensure our residents receive the high standard of care they have grown to expect at Avantara Arrowhead by instilling a positive and inclusive facility culture, setting and attaining Nursing Department goals, inspiring your clinical team, creative problem solving and overseeing all aspects of the Clinical Department. Our residents will depend on your knowledge, skills, and attention to detail to ensure they receive an unparalleled standard of care. To be eligible for consideration applicants should have: Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Nursing or related field Unencumbered State of South Dakota Registered Nurse (R. N.) license 5 years of R. N. experience Previous experience managing a department Prior Director of Nursing or experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility Avantara Arrowhead is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Avantara Arrowhead never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment process. #IND123

Skills for this role

Department managementClinical department oversightClinical team leadershipQuality resident careNursing administration

Requirements

  • RN
  • Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
  • Nursing department supervision
  • Nursing
  • Skilled nursing facility experience
  • Skilled nursing facility
  • RN License
  • 5 years
  • Nursing team management

Living in Rapid City, SD

Rapid City, known as the 'Gateway to the Black Hills,' offers nurses frontier charm and outdoor adventure. Downtown features the City of Presidents walking tour with bronze presidential statues. Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park sit within easy driving distance for weekend exploration.

Map showing the location of Rapid City, SD
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Metro price level · Rapid City area
11% below the national average
BEA index 89.2 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,109/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$70,870/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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