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Director of Nursing (DON) - Full-Time

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Lake Andes Senior Living

Lake Andes, South Dakota

The Director of Nursing (DON) plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing department to ensure the highest degree of care in accordance with all laws, regulations, and organization standards.

Posted Sep 22

Shift and hours
Day shift Full-Time, Day Shift Leadership Position
Unit and setting
Skilled Nursingcontinue delivering high-quality care to our residents.
License
RN license Hold current Registered Nurse (RN) license with applicable state, or a Nursing Compact License (NCL)Registered Nurse (RN) license or Nursing Compact License (NCL)
Term
Permanent Full-Time, Day Shift Leadership PositionFull-time

Do you qualify?

License
Registered Nurse (RN) license or Nursing Compact License (NCL) Hold current Registered Nurse (RN) license with applicable state, or a Nursing Compact License (NCL) Check your license
Also asks
ability to set and achieve goals and coach, train, and develop nursing team Ability to set and achieve relevant and challenging goals for self and team, including continuous coaching, training, and development of a quality nursing team.

Preferred

Experience
leadership experience within senior living and/or industry-experienced nurse

What it pays

Tuition assistance
Offered
Bonus
up to 20% annually Aggressive DON Performance Bonus-Up to 20% AnnuallyDON performance

Benefits

  • Benefitsdiscretionary PTOExcellent Benefits Package, Including Discretionary PTO for Work-Life Balance
  • Benefitspaid time off and paid holidaysPaid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays*
  • Benefitsmedical, dental, vision insuranceMedical, Dental, Vision Benefits*
  • Benefitsflexible spending accountFlexible Spending Account*
  • Benefitsemployer-paid life and AD&DEmployer Paid Life ADD*
  • Benefitssupplemental benefitsSupplemental Benefits*
More benefits (6)
  • Benefitseducation tuition discountsEducation Tuition Discounts
  • Benefits401(k) with company match401(k) with company match
  • Benefitseducation assistance through partnersEducation Assistance available through education partners
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Education Assistance

The role and schedule

Precepting
You would precept other nurses
Day to day
direct overall operation of the Nursing department
Day to day
maintain environment promoting health and well-being of others
Day to day
guide clinical matters and oversee training and clinical practices You will guide clinical matters, facilitating and/or providing oversight of training, education, and effective clinical practices.
Details
43-bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Lake Andes Senior Living is 43-bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) located in Lake Andes, SD.
Details
agency-free and fully staffed team Agency-Free and Fully Staffed Team

The workplace

Lake Andes Senior Living logo
Lake Andes Senior Living
Address
740 East Lake, Lake Andes, SD, 57356

About Lake Andes Senior Living

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  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
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  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Lake Andes Senior Living has an opportunity to welcome a dedicated Director of Nursing (DON) to join our team! We're seeking a skilled and compassionate clinical leader to lead our team of nursing professionals and continue delivering high-quality care to our residents.

Our ideal DON candidate is a registered nurse with leadership experience within senior living and/or an industry-experienced nurse who is ready to elevate their career by serving as a leader who enjoys coaching, training, and developing others. Given the nature of senior living outside of post-acute rehabilitative services, you will have extensive opportunities to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with your teammates and those we serve. If you're ready to use your clinical expertise, leadership abilities, and passion for people in a skilled nursing community dedicated to making a difference, we would love the opportunity to work with you!

Job highlights

  • Competitive Salary – Up to $110,000
  • Aggressive DON Performance Bonus-Up to 20% Annually
  • Full-Time, Day Shift Leadership Position
  • Strong Regional Clinical and Reimbursement Support
  • Excellent Benefits Package, Including Discretionary PTO for Work-Life Balance
  • Agency-Free and Fully Staffed Team

About our community

Lake Andes Senior Living is 43-bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) located in Lake Andes, SD. As an Accura HealthCare Community, we embrace a unique, upside-down philosophy that places residents, patients, and direct care employees at the very top of the organizational chart. That includes you!

We take pride in providing quality, person-centered care, in addition to fostering an environment that team members want to be a part of. If you desire an organization that creates an environment that allows both our residents and team members to thrive, consider Accura HealthCare and join us in being partners in care, family for life.

About accura healthcare

Accura HealthCare is a Midwest-based healthcare company that manages and operates over 30 skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care communities throughout Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska. From its beginning in 2016 with 9 care communities, Accura HealthCare has held true to its mission and vision while serving others. Built on the pillars of trust, integrity, accountability, commitment, and kindness, Accura HealthCare is a leader in the Midwest in providing high-quality care. Our employees play a key role in supporting our purpose, “to care for others,” while advancing our mission “to be partners in care, family for life.”

OUR BRANDS: Accura HealthCare | Stonebridge Suites | Traditions Memory Care

OUR VALUES: Trust. Integrity. Accountability. Commitment. Kindness.

Accura HealthCare is where personal life and work life blend together to bring value and purpose to one’s existence.

Job summary

The Director of Nursing (DON) plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing department to ensure the highest degree of care in accordance with all laws, regulations, and organization standards. Maintains a physical, social, and psychological environment that promotes the health and well-being of others, proactively anticipating and responding to resident, staff, and community needs. You will guide clinical matters, facilitating and/or providing oversight of training, education, and effective clinical practices.

Qualifications

  • Hold current Registered Nurse (RN) license with applicable state, or a Nursing Compact License (NCL)
  • Ability to set and achieve relevant and challenging goals for self and team, including continuous coaching, training, and development of a quality nursing team.
  • Must be capable of performing the Essential Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays*
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits*
  • Flexible Spending Account*
  • Employer Paid Life ADD*
  • Supplemental Benefits*
  • Education Tuition Discounts
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Education Assistance available through education partners
  • These benefits are available to full-time employees. 401k is available to FT and PT employees. Minnesota and Nebraska employees are eligible for Sick time regardless of status.

Accura HealthCare, an Equal Opportunity Employer and leading post-acute healthcare provider based in Iowa, has communities in Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska, and growing!

What's around it?

In Lake Andes, SD

Lake Andes, SDFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% below the US average

Median rent
$762/mo
Household income
$47,500/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Lake Andes, SD

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