Assistant Director of Nursing | Maryhouse Long Term Care

Location: Avera Maryhouse, Pierre, SD • Worker Type: Regular • Shift: Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement

About the role

May be eligible for a $20,000 sign‑on bonus. You Belong at Avera – be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

Accountable for planning, organizing, developing, coordinating and evaluating the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement program (QAPI), and the Infection Control program of the facility in accordance with applicable Federal, State and system guidelines. Oversee safety, security and occupational health issues.

Responsibilities

• Assists other departments in the identification and development of quality improvement projects, data collection, reporting, action plans and evaluation of the projects.
• Completes necessary forms/audits for QAPI, infection control and Safety activities and reports to Administrator and Medical Director.
• Ensures that the facility is in compliance with current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning Quality, infection control/universal precautions and safety.
• Monitors infection control practices and procedures to ensure that all personnel are implementing the highest standards in operating procedures for tasks involving exposure to blood and body fluids and the proper disposal and removal of infective and contaminated materials from the facility.
• Assists the Director of Nursing with Performance Evaluations, Counseling and communication with and Supervision of Nursing and CNA staff.
• Leads Facilities Pain Management, QAPI, Safety, Staff Meetings and other committees as identified.
• Completes DOH reports per Regulations.
• Clinically astute to physiological changes impacting the resident condition and acts on observations regarding resident conditions.
• Knowledgeable of and advocates for the full development and utilization of the Electronic Medical Record.
• Supports, promotes, and protects Resident Rights.

Requirements

• Ability to work the hours specified.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Effective communication skills: ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities, provided they do not cause undue hardship.

Qualifications

• Required: Registered Nurse (RN) with an active license in the state of practice (Board of Nursing).
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Geriatric, medical or surgical nursing.

Skills

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow and ensuring a productive, efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA as applicable.

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship.

Pay

Eligible for a $20,000 sign‑on bonus.

Schedule

Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on‑call involvement.