Director of Nursing

the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe • Pipestone, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Nursing plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operations of the Nursing department. The role ensures that care and services provided to residents meet local, state, and federal standards and regulations, facility policies and procedures, and direction from the Administrator and Medical Director.

The position is at the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Long Term Care Center in Flandreau, South Dakota. Applications open October 1, 2026, and are accepted until the position is filled. Compensation is competitive and based upon experience.

Requirements

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least three years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility.
• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in South Dakota.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the general public.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
• Leadership and supervisory ability, and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures necessary to provide quality care.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operations of the Nursing department.
• Ensure resident care and services comply with applicable local, state, and federal standards and regulations, facility policies and procedures, and direction from the Administrator and Medical Director.
• Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures necessary to provide quality care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director