CAREER CENTER
Working in Long Term Care isn't an easy job, but it has unique rewards. You can make a difference in the lives of residents by providing support and care to those in need.
If you have a job opening in the long term health care profession in South Dakota, click here!
Contact LuAnnSeverson@sdhca.org at the SDHCA office with any questions.
After placing your job posting, here are some additional resources to help in your recruitment:
DON and Administrator
(Flandreau, Garretson, Woonsocket, SD posted 11/5/25)
Director of Nursing, Riverview Healthcare Center
Flandreau, South Dakota
Contact: Randy.cheeks@evergreenhcg.com
Administrator, Palisade Healthcare Center
Garretson, SD
Contact: Randy.Cheeks@evergreenhcg.com
Administrator, Prairie View Healthcare Center
Woonsocket, SD
Contact: Randy.Cheeks@evergreenhcg.com
Director of Nursing, Prairie View Healthcare Center
Woonsocket, SD
Contact: Randy.Cheeks@evergreenhcg.com
RNs/LPNs
(Britton, SD posted 11/5/25)
Full and Part-time Shifts 12 Hour Shifts (6a-6:30p & 6:00p-6:30a)
Provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervises day-to-day nursing activities performed by certified nursing assistants.
Contact: ashley.smaltz@wheatcrestcare.com
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator/DON/RN/LPN
(Flandreau, SD posted 10/31/25)
605.573.2100 ext. 5015 ~ Stacey Hunter, Human Resources Manager
On-line applications at https://fsst-nsn.gov/employment
All Full-Time positions are eligible for benefits including Health, Vision, Dental, & 401K.
Administrator
The primary purpose of this position is to direct the day-to-day functions of the facility in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern long-term care facilities to assure the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.
Director of Nursing Services - RN
Planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operations of the Nursing department in accordance with the local, state and federal standards and regulations, established facility policies and procedures and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director, to provide appropriate care and services to the residents
RNs & LPNs
Full and Part-time Shifts 12 Hour Shifts (6a-6:30p & 6:00p-6:30a)
Provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervises day-to-day nursing activities performed by certified nursing assistants.
MDS - RN
(Rapid City, SD Posted 10/15/25)
Avantara Saint Cloud, Director of Nursing, contact Ashaley Altena at aaltena@legacyhc.com
Director of Nursing
(Milbank, SD Posted 10/10/25)
Avantara Milbank. Send resume to scomp@legacyhc.com.
Director of Nursing
(Beresford, SD Posted 10/10/25)
Will be accountable and responsible for planning, directing, implementing, evaluating various tasks and activities throughout the day within the nursing department. Applicants must be able to work within a team, possess strong leadership skills, and be self-motivated. Applicant must also have excellent communication and verbal skills relating to administration:
Develop and implement nursing service objectives, policies, and procedures to maintain a high quality of care amongst residents.
Determines staffing levels and monitors for adequate provision of nursing care.
Oversees administrative functions in Nursing Department.
Develops educational programs within the nursing department to promote staff development.
Maintains an effective quality assurance program.
Abide by State/Federal rules and regulations.
Starting wage for individual will be based on experience .
Contact: bsenger@bethesdasd.com
RN MDS
(Miller, SD Posted 10/3/25)
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $34.00 - $51.00
Pay Info: $10,000 Sign on Bonus!
Department Details
Come join our team of caring and compassionate staff at our Miller facility!
Reasons to love this job:
· Comprehensive benefits package and paid time off for qualifying positions
· 401k retirement savings
· Additional employee perks
· Scholarships and Sponsorships to help with further learning and education
· Night, weekend, and pick up shift differentials available!
· Direct access to your earnings daily!
https://sanfordcareers.com/miller-sd/rn-mds-miller-ft-days/83FCDE5371DF4D428CF5CD529BF1A05D/job/
Director of Nursing
(Rapid City, SD Posted 9/30/25)
Avantara Mountain View, Director of Nursing, contact Laura Karlson at lkarlson@avantaramountainview.com
Director of Nursing
(Bristol, SD Posted 8/19/25)
Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing is responsible to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall functions of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards governing long-term care facilities, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to the residents at all times. Assist in developing for each resident a preliminary and comprehensive assessment and written care plan that identifies the nursing and medical problems and/or needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem and/or need identified. Assist in preparing and planning the Nursing Services Department’s budget for equipment, supplies and labor to submit to the Administrator. Participate in interviewing and screening residents for admission to the facility; inform personnel of new admissions, ensure rooms are ready, greet new admissions and escort to rooms. Ensure proper record keeping by physicians; report problem areas to the Director of Nursing Services and assist in developing and implementing corrective actions; and, provide direct nursing care as necessary.
Qualifications
Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and currently licensed by the State.
BSN preferred.
Nursing management experience is required.
Must show ability to speak, read, and write in English, in a legible and understandable manner.
Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing and medical practices and procedures and laws, regulations and guidelines governing long-term care.
Positive attitude toward the elderly.
Previous experience in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other health care facility. Three years Long Term Care experience is ideal.
Call Jenn for more information: 605-492-3702.