Director of Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Location: This position is onsite in Mitchell, South Dakota.

This role is about much more than compliance and clinical oversight. It's about leading a team that helps residents thrive, creating meaningful moments, and building a culture where people genuinely love to live and work.

Lead with Purpose. Care with Heart. Inspire Every Day.

Are you a nurse leader who believes great care is about more than medications, assessments, and regulations?

Do you inspire teams, build meaningful relationships, and create environments where residents feel valued, connected, and celebrated?

If you answered "yes," we may have the perfect opportunity for you.

At the heart of our community is a simple philosophy: Living Life Together. We believe every resident deserves to feel respected, empowered, and truly at home. As our Director of Nursing , you'll play a pivotal role in making that vision a reality every single day.

Why You'll Love This Role:

As our Director of Nursing, you'll be more than a clinical leader.

You'll be a:

• Culture Champion who inspires excellence and compassion
• Resident Advocate who supports dignity, independence, and joy
• Team Builder who develops and empowers caregivers
• Clinical Expert who ensures exceptional care outcomes
• Community Partner who helps create meaningful experiences for residents and families

Here, quality care and quality of life go hand in hand.

What You'll Do:

Clinical Leadership That Makes a Difference

• Lead and oversee nursing services across Assisted Living and Memory Care
• Ensure safe, ethical, person-centered care that honors each resident's unique needs
• Guide assessments, care planning, medication management, and clinical oversight
• Support innovative, evidence-based care practices
• Champion memory care approaches that promote dignity, comfort, and meaningful engagement

Create a Community Where Residents Thrive

• Partner with Life Enrichment, Culinary, and Operations teams
• Foster opportunities for connection, purpose, and joy
• Support dining experiences that enhance wellness, independence, and quality of life
• Help residents engage fully in the activities and relationships that matter most

Inspire and Develop Great Teams

• Lead, coach, mentor, and support nursing staff
• Build a culture rooted in compassion, accountability, and teamwork
• Promote professional growth and employee engagement
• Ensure team members feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed

Keep Excellence at the Center

• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and local regulations
• Lead survey readiness efforts with confidence
• Oversee infection prevention, quality assurance, and risk management initiatives
• Continuously improve safety, outcomes, and resident satisfaction

Build Trusted Relationships

• Serve as a clinical resource for residents, families, providers, and community partners
• Collaborate with operational leadership on staffing, budgeting, and strategic goals
• Support community growth through exceptional resident and family experiences

What We're Looking For:

Required

• Active RN license
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a healthcare setting
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Passion for residents-centered care and team development

Preferred

• Nursing leadership experience in Assisted Living
• Memory Care experience
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive quality outcomes, and foster positive culture

This leadership position provides 24/7 clinical oversight and participates in an on-call rotation to support residents, team members, and community operations when needed.

Applicants must successfully complete all required screenings, including TB testing, in accordance with state regulations.

Join a Team That Believes in Living Life Together!

If you're looking for a role where you can combine clinical excellence, compassionate leadership, and meaningful impact, we'd love to meet you.

Bring your nursing expertise. Share your heart for seniors. Help create a community where residents live fully and everyday matters.

HME Care is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Applicants who would like to request reasonable accommodation to the application or interview process should call Human Resources at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or email View email address on ziprecruiter.com.