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Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Director of Nursing - RN, Long Term Care

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeWaukon, IA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Five years of nursing experience is required.
  • The candidate must have thorough knowledge of the nursing practice act and standards of nursing care, and working knowledge of administrative and management techniques.
  • The candidate must hold a current unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where nursing is practiced, or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
  • The candidate must obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.

Responsibilities

  • Administer the nursing program in a long-term care facility to maintain standards of resident care.
  • Optimize the geriatric care process to improve the quality and efficiency of service.
  • Ensure the overall quality of care provided by the organization's nursing personnel.
  • Advise medical staff, department heads, and administrators on matters related to nursing service and strategies.
  • Interpret nursing-service policies and objectives for staff and community groups.
  • Monitor nursing staff operations and ensure compliance with organizational and governmental regulations, standards, 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.
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the long-term care facility, 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.
  • Manage and direct the work of individuals or teams.
  • 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • Housing with Services, Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and/or assisted-living experience is helpful.
  • 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 (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).
  • For Rural Health Network facilities and Good Samaritan Society (GSS) locations, employees without a Bachelor's degree may be considered with an educational plan showing continuous progress toward completing a Bachelor's degree within five years of hire.
  • For current employees at Rural Health Network facilities and Good Samaritan Society (GSS) locations, leadership may consider qualifications and work-experience equivalency based on facility size, rural market, and business need, subject to prior Sanford education requirements.

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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