Location: This position is
onsite in Mitchell, South Dakota. This role is about much more than compliance and clinical oversight. It's about leading a team that helps residents thrive, creating meaningful moments, and building a culture where people genuinely love to live and work. Lead with Purpose. Care with Heart. Inspire Every Day. Are you a nurse leader who believes great care is about more than medications, assessments, and regulations? Do you inspire teams, build meaningful relationships, and create environments where residents feel valued, connected, and celebrated? If you answered "yes," we may have the perfect opportunity for you. At the heart of our community is a simple philosophy:
Living Life Together. We believe every resident deserves to feel respected, empowered, and truly at home. As our
Director of Nursing, you'll play a pivotal role in making that vision a reality every single day.
Why You'll Love This Role:As our Director of Nursing, you'll be more than a clinical leader. You'll be a:
Culture Champion who inspires excellence and compassion
Resident Advocate who supports dignity, independence, and joy
Team Builder who develops and empowers caregivers
Clinical Expert who ensures exceptional care outcomes
Community Partner who helps create meaningful experiences for residents and families
Here, quality care and quality of life go hand in hand.
What You'll Do:
Clinical Leadership That Makes a Difference
Lead and oversee nursing services across Assisted Living and Memory Care
Ensure safe, ethical, person-centered care that honors each resident's unique needs
Guide assessments, care planning, medication management, and clinical oversight
Support innovative, evidence-based care practices
Champion memory care approaches that promote dignity, comfort, and meaningful engagement
Create a Community Where Residents Thrive
Partner with Life Enrichment, Culinary, and Operations teams
Foster opportunities for connection, purpose, and joy
Support dining experiences that enhance wellness, independence, and quality of life
Help residents engage fully in the activities and relationships that matter most
Inspire and Develop Great Teams
Lead, coach, mentor, and support nursing staff
Build a culture rooted in compassion, accountability, and teamwork
Promote professional growth and employee engagement
Ensure team members feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed
Keep Excellence at the Center
Maintain compliance with state, federal, and local regulations
Lead survey readiness efforts with confidence
Oversee infection prevention, quality assurance, and risk management initiatives
Continuously improve safety, outcomes, and resident satisfaction
Build Trusted Relationships
Serve as a clinical resource for residents, families, providers, and community partners
Collaborate with operational leadership on staffing, budgeting, and strategic goals
Support community growth through exceptional resident and family experiences
What We're Looking For:
Required
Active RN license
Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a healthcare setting
Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
Passion for residents-centered care and team development
Preferred
Nursing leadership experience in Assisted Living
Memory Care experience
Proven ability to lead teams, drive quality outcomes, and foster positive culture
This leadership position provides 24/7 clinical oversight and participates in an on-call rotation to support residents, team members, and community operations when needed.
Applicants must successfully complete all required screenings, including TB testing, in accordance with state regulations.
Join a Team That Believes in Living Life Together!
If you're looking for a role where you can combine clinical excellence, compassionate leadership, and meaningful impact, we'd love to meet you.
Bring your nursing expertise. Share your heart for seniors. Help create a community where residents live fully and everyday matters.
HME Care is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Applicants who would like to request reasonable accommodation to the application or interview process should call Human Resources at 1-605-736-2732 or email hrdept@hmecompanies.net.
