Job Description

Director of Nursing (DNS)

Turn your job into a career with Evergreen Healthcare Group!

Job Summary:

Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center is looking for a

Director of Nursing (DNS)

to manage the day-to-day operations, activities and success of the resident care staff. Validates that the Nursing Department continues to develop and maintain high standards for excellence.

Essential Functions:

Develops and maintains a nursing service philosophy, objectives, standards of practice, policy and process manuals. Establishes systems for care planning, including assessments, plan of treatment, objectives and goals, evaluations and discharge planning. Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, disciplining, coaching, and conducting performance appraisals Demonstrates an understanding and knowledge of certification laws and requirements, survey requirements and Medicare program. Validates that reporting departments consistently meet state and federal requirements for long-term care facilities for licensure. Validates existence of a quality assurance program for nursing services and coordinates interdisciplinary quality assurance program. Directs the functions and activities of the ED in his/her absence.

Education, Licensure, and Experience:

Required: Current Registered Nursing license in South Dakota*
Preferred:Bachelors Degree in Nursing Preferred:Certification in Rehab Nursing, geriatrics, or psychiatric nursing Preferred:Minimum two years' experience as a nursing services supervisor in a long-term care.

Benefit Highlights:

Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision) UKG Wallet - Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow! Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Training & Development Opportunities

We strive to embody and stand for both a spirit and value system that encourages loyalty, honesty, and a commitment to caring from our belief that people are always the number one priority.


Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center


1311 Vander Horck Street , Britton, SD 57430, USA



Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.