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Director of Nursing (DON)

Aberdeen Health & Rehab

Aberdeen, South Dakota

$95k–$110k/yr

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Posted Aug 13, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 13, 2026

What this means for you

Aberdeen Health & Rehab is long-term care — slower turnover and deeper relationships with the people you look after. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $95k–$110k a year.

What the listing says

Base pay
salary based on experience, starting at $95,000 to $110,000
Weekends, holidays, call
* On-Call rotation

About this role

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Aberdeen Health Rehab 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 based on experience, starting at $95,000 to $110,000 * Full-Time M-F * On-Call rotation * Relocation Assistance * Discretionary PTO-Work Life Balance * Supportive Clinical and Leadership Teams ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY: Aberdeen Health Rehab is a 75-bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) located in Aberdeen, 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 50 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!

Requirements

  • RN License
  • Nursing Compact License (NCL)
  • Nursing
  • Skilled nursing facility experience
  • Skilled nursing facility
  • RN License
  • Team leadership
  • AD&D insurance
  • Coaching
  • Paid holidays

About the employer

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You walk into a 75-bed skilled nursing facility in Aberdeen, South Dakota, part of the Accura HealthCare family. The stated approach is upside-down: residents and the people giving direct care come first. As an RN you cover physical, mental, emotional,…

75 beds
3.4 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • RN base starts at $29/hr and increases with experience
  • $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time RNs and ADON-RNs
  • $7/hour differential on overnight RN 12-hour shifts

What reviewers flag

  • RN starting $29/hr is below nearby Avera Health and Sanford Health hourly medians on file
  • No residency, tuition support, or formal ladder details in the available facts
  • Some nurses prefer Brookings or Sioux Falls areas over smaller SD towns for pay
trustintegrityaccountabilitycommitmentkindnessupside-down philosophy

Living in Aberdeen, SD

Aberdeen sits on the eastern South Dakota prairie as a compact regional hub, home to Northern State University and a steady healthcare sector. Long, cold winters define the rhythm here, but low traffic and short commutes make daily life simple. Out-of-state RNs will find a tight-knit, midwestern community with practical amenities and quiet residential streets.

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State price level · South Dakota
11% below the national average
State index 88.6 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$762/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$64,405/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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

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