Nurse Manager II or Public Health Regional Manager

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Agency: Department of Health - Division of Disease Prevention & Control

Location:Sioux Falls, SD

Salary: $79,138.33-$94,269.39 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: L or NM2

Closing Date: 8/20/26

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Health - Division of Disease Prevention & Control. For more information on the Department of Health, please visit .

The South Dakota Department of Health's (SD-DOH) programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live, work and play; provide education to help people make good health decisions; prepare for, respond to, and prevent public health threats; and support efforts to enhance quality and accessibility of healthcare. Our services touch the lives of every person in South Dakota.

We recognize that employees are our most valuable resource and we are committed to promoting a culture of excellence at SD-DOH. We trust our employees to be innovative, challenge existing processes, and make the best decisions. We are interested in employing a culturally diverse and skilled workforce that exhibits the values of leadership, accountability, communication, integrity, and teamwork. Public health is a diverse and growing field that offers many career options for people from a variety of educational backgrounds. Imagine yourself as part of a winning team that is making the lives of South Dakotans healthier and safer.

SD-DOH supports a flexible work environment and work-life balance. Part of that flexibility includes an opportunity to work remotely. Working from home is a meaningful way to meet individual needs, wants, and desires when it comes to balancing the entire team’s home and work lives. That balance is something we value while allowing most positions the opportunity to work remotely up to 3 days a week. Remote work is a privilege and is subject to review depending upon the position.

Both Registered Nurse and non-Nurse applicants will be considered.

The Southeast Regional Manager works within the SD-DOH's Division of Disease Prevention and Control (DPC) and provides leadership, supervision, and operational oversight for the Sioux Falls regional office. This position directly supervises nine staff of Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) and Community Health Workers (CHW) who provide public health services related to vaccine-preventable diseases, HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), tuberculosis, zoonotic diseases, and other emerging infectious diseases and public health threats.

This position coordinates regional public health activities with DPC program managers, epidemiologists, and fellow Regional Managers to ensure consistent implementation of statewide programs and priorities. Additionally, the Regional Manager provides public health consultation and guidance to healthcare providers, tribal partners and local agencies, businesses, and other community partners to support disease prevention and response efforts across southeastern South Dakota.

Responsibilities include overseeing regional operations and administrative functions, supporting staff development and performance, ensuring quality assurance and compliance with program requirements, coordinating outbreak response activities, and helping ensure public health needs are effectively addressed throughout the region. This is a full-time position that requires occasional in-state and out-of-state travel.

Registered nurse with an associate or bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of RN experience. Non-Nurses will be trained to perform phlebotomy (blood draws). Employee will intermittently conduct field visits to locate clients for notification, education, testing and/or treatment.

Licenses And Certifications

Registered Nurse applicants must have a current South Dakota nursing license.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Two years of public health supervisory experience. A background with relevant experience or medical field such as nursing, health administration, or science is preferred.

Knowledge Of

• public health;
• disease prevention and treatment;
• supervision and management;
• state and federal laws, rules, and regulations;
• ethical and professional conduct;
• privacy practices and reporting procedures;
• clinical or laboratory policies and procedures.

Skill To

• establish interpersonal relationships with internal and external partners;
• interpret and implement state and federal policies and procedures;
• analyze data and procedures related to program quality assurance guidelines;
• provide quality customer service and technical assistance;
• listen to and respond to client and provider needs;
• effectively problem solve and participate in work groups;
• effectively build teams;
• act decisively.

Ability To

• effectively communicate;
• effectively supervise a diverse team and monitor staff performance;
• assess program and staff effectiveness;
• coordinate workload and priorities with DPC program managers and epidemiologists;
• collect, analyze, and interpret data;
• work in a fast‑paced environment as part of a team and independently;
• organize daily work, special projects, or events;
• represent programs on committees and workgroups in state government and with partners.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online:

You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration

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"An Equal Opportunity Employer"