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Director of Nursing (DON) - Full-Time

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Lake Andes Senior Living

Lake Andes, South Dakota

RN · Executive Nurses & Nurse Administrators · Administrative & Consulting Nurses · Directors of Nursing

Posted Aug 18

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Role

Schedule
Days
Term
Permanent
On the floor
Precepting expected
Setting
Skilled Nursing
Accepts
RN

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About this role

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!

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Job highlights

  • Competitive salary- Up to $110K
  • Leadership Team Member - Full-Time Days
  • Strong regional clinical and reimbursement support
  • Excellent benefits package, including Discretionary PTO for work-life balance
  • Agency free and fully staffed!

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!

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Requirements

  • 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.

Place

City
Lake Andes, South Dakota
Median rent
$762/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$47,500/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
11% below the national average

South Dakota index 88.6, where 100 is the national average.

Lake Andes is a small rural community in southeastern South Dakota, anchored by its namesake lake and nearby wildlife refuge. Nurses who choose this area find a quiet, close-knit prairie lifestyle with ample outdoor recreation and a slower pace of life.

Map showing the location of Lake Andes, SD
Approximate location in Lake Andes, SD. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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You clock in at 6am or 6pm for a 12.5-hour block on a 43-bed skilled nursing floor in Lake Andes, South Dakota. The building is an Accura HealthCare community. Their postings describe an upside-down org chart, with residents and the…

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