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Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Director of Nursing - RN, Long Term Care

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeSt Ansgar, IA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Five years of nursing experience is required.
  • A thorough knowledge of the nursing practice act and standards of nursing care is required, along with working knowledge of administrative and management techniques.
  • An unencumbered registered nurse license with the State Board of Nursing where nursing is practiced, or multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact state, is required.
  • Required department-specific competencies and certifications must be obtained and maintained.

Responsibilities

  • Administer the nursing program in a long-term care facility to maintain resident-care standards and improve the quality and efficiency of geriatric care.
  • Ensure the overall quality of care provided by the organization's nursing personnel, and advise medical staff, department heads, and administrators on nursing service matters and strategies.
  • Interpret nursing-service policies and objectives for staff and community groups.
  • Monitor nursing-staff operations and ensure compliance with organizational and governmental standards, regulations, and practices.
  • Schedule staff and conduct employee performance reviews.
  • Provide nursing care to residents as needed.
  • Assist in developing and implementing marketing activities and programs, including community activities, special events, and media activities.
  • Oversee the facility's day-to-day operations, including resident-care quality, program and care management, environmental safety, budget constraints, and responses to identified needs to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Delegate and coordinate clinical, operational, and managerial activities to achieve department objectives, and direct the work of individuals or teams.
  • Maintain communication and address changes in the healthcare environment across the system.
  • Lead development and execution of clinical programs, policies, procedures, and protocols to support system integration and adherence.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred but not required.
  • Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program is preferred, including programs accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, or the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation.
  • For Rural Health Network facilities and Good Samaritan Society locations, leadership may consider an educational plan demonstrating continuous progress toward a bachelor's degree within five years of hire for employees who do not hold one.
  • For current employees at Rural Health Network facilities and Good Samaritan Society locations, leadership may consider equivalent qualifications and work experience based on facility size, rural market, and business need.
  • Experience in Housing with Services, housing and urban development programs, and/or assisted living is helpful.

About the Company

Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Sanford Health is a large nonprofit health system that delivers hospital care, elder and post-acute services, and related health care through a network of hospitals, clinics, and senior care facilities across the Midwest. It operates by integrating multiple care settings into one system, supported by research and global health initiatives. Its model combines acute hospital care, long-term care, and post-acute services under a single organization, with a strong emphasis on philanthropy and mergers to expand reach and capabilities. The company differentiates itself through its breadth of services across the care continuum, extensive rural and regional presence, and a history of strategic mergers that create a full-spectrum care model rather than focusing on a single niche. Sanford Health’s goal is to provide comprehensive, accessible health care to communities, advance pediatric care and medical research, and extend health services through global clinics and partnerships.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$4.5M
Headquarters
Fargo, ND
Founded
1894

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