Director, Nursing and Clinical Services

Sanford Health • Chamberlain, SD

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About The Position

The Director, Nursing and Clinical Services provides clinical and administrative leadership for a hospital, nursing home, or other medical facility, maintaining standards of patient care in a role with a larger size, scope, or complexity. At Sanford Health’s Critical Access Hospital in Chamberlain, the director oversees nursing and clinical operations and maintains a hands-on presence to support bedside care as needed. The role implements the vision, mission, and strategic plan for clinical services and the system; supports system-wide approaches to improving patient care, safety, and health outcomes; and leads clinical programs, policies, procedures, and protocols. The director monitors nursing operations and ensures compliance with organizational and governmental standards and practices.

Requirements

• At least five years of nursing experience.
• Currently hold an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where nursing practice occurs, or possess multistate licensure if practicing in a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
• Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
• Thorough knowledge of the nursing practice act and standards of nursing care.
• Working knowledge of administrative and management techniques.
• For Rural Health Network facilities, a candidate hired after January 2025 who does not have a bachelor’s degree in the required field may be considered for an educational plan demonstrating continuous progress toward a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing within five years of hire; approval from the market Nursing Executive is required to waive the bachelor’s degree requirement at hire.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of management or leadership experience is preferred.
• For current employees at Rural Health Network facilities, leadership may have considered acceptable qualifications and work-experience equivalency based on facility size, rural market, and business need prior to new Sanford education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement the vision, mission, and strategic plan of clinical services and the system.
• Assist in developing, planning, and implementing a systems approach to improve and maintain standards in clinical patient care, patient safety, and health outcomes.
• Maintain communication and address changes in the healthcare environment in which clinical services are delivered across the system.
• Lead the development and execution of clinical programs, policies, procedures, and protocols, ensuring system integration and adherence.
• Monitor nursing staff operations and ensure compliance with organizational and governmental regulations, standards, and practices.
• Oversee nursing and clinical operations at the Chamberlain Critical Access Hospital and provide hands-on support for bedside care as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed