Director of Nursing

Earn a sign-on bonus when you join the non‑profit Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community as their next Director of Nursing in Aberdeen, South Dakota!

• The Director of Nursing will provide collaborative, strategic, and clinical leadership accordance with the purpose and values of Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community.
• The Director will be a collaborative partner across the organization with a focus on total nursing care for residents, building relationships with physicians and service line leadership, and cultivating a culture of respect and responsiveness.
• The Director will oversee ongoing departmental initiatives including nursing strategy, quality, patient care, and patient experience throughout the 81-bed facility.
• The Director will utilize adopted business models to appropriately measure metrics and develop processes that will ensure the delivery of optimal quality, safety, satisfaction, engagement, and fiscal outcomes throughout the organization.
• This leader will be responsible for staffing initiatives including coaching, mentoring, evaluations, and will strive to improve staff retention by developing and implementing programs and initiatives that align with Avera Health’s policies.
• Seeking a strong leader to bring nursing expertise to the organization and move forward key initiatives around alignment of patient needs, outcomes, and compliance and safety with productivity guidelines.
• There is a sign‑on bonus for this role and relocation assistance available.

• Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing. An active license in the state of practice upon hire.
• A minimum of two years of Long‑Term Care and/or Skilled Nursing experience is required.
• A minimum of one year of relevant leadership experience is required. Experience as a Charge Nurse, Assistant Manager, or Manager is welcomed.

• Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community, a part of Avera Health, is a non‑profit nursing & retirement community offering a full continuum of care (independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation).
• Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community has 81 beds and is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, near Manor Park.
• Avera’s mission is to make a positive impact in the lives and health of persons and communities by providing quality services guided by Christian values.
• They have received multiple awards including “Best Nursing Home” and “Top Nursing Home” by Elder Guide. In 2024, they also received a long‑term care technology grant to further innovation initiatives.