Clinical Nurse Supervisor

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Job description

PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Job ID: 28594
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs- Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota
Location: Hot Spring, SD
Salary: $60,000.00 to $110,000.00 Annually, depending on experience
Pay Grade: NM1
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a full-time position with the Department of Veterans Affairs - Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, please visit

As a member of the Department of Veteran's Affairs, you will be a part of a team of professionals who are dependable, committed, and compassionate. We believe collaborative communication, teamwork, partnerships, and trust are foundational to the delivery of essential services to America's Heroes.

The Clinical Nurse Supervisor (CNS) assists in ensuring the nursing department provides consistent, attentive, and efficient care to the residents. The CNS is responsible for monitoring nursing staff, nursing activities, and resident care, as well as ensuring nursing activities are in compliance with federal, state, and local standards.

This position will be expected to provide high level leadership to set vision/direction, facilitate teamwork, coordinate with other disciplines/teams, manage employee relations, think strategically, lead and manage projects, etc. The CNS will work closely with the Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing as well as other members of the interdisciplinary team. The CNS will supervise nurses: review and sign timecards, approve leave, manage personnel issues, and complete quarterly and annual reviews.

Licenses and Certifications:

A Bachelor or Associate Degree in Nursing. Must be licensed and able to work as a Register Nurse in South Dakota.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

professional nursing theory and practices;
clinical procedures;
regulatory requirements both federal and state;
computers and healthcare software.

Skill to:

supervise clinical operations and develop care plan;
develop and implement Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs);
work collaboratively with members of the interdisciplinary team;
evaluate the performance of the department and recommend improvements;
orient new nurses and monitor their progress.

Ability to:

communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff;
assist DON and ADON during annual inspections by regulatory agencies;
complete shift work on an as needed basis;
alternate on-call weeks with the DON and ADON.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

At least 5 years of experience in nursing with preferably some supervisory experience. Good critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online:
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: Email:

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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