Nursing Manager Jobs in South Dakota

A Nursing Manager is a critical healthcare professional who oversees the operations of a specific department or unit within a healthcare facility, such as a hospital or nursing home. They handle staffing, budgeting, patient care standards, performance evaluations, and policy development and implementation. A Nursing Manager ensures the quality of patient care, promotes staff development, and adheres to regulatory and compliance rules. They must be proficient in communication, leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking. They should also demonstrate expertise in clinical skills relevant to their unit.

To become a Nursing Manager, one typically needs a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), along with relevant certifications like the Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) or the Nurse Executive-Board Certified (NE-BC) credential. Prior to becoming a Nursing Manager, an individual might serve in roles such as a Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, or Clinical Nurse Specialist. These roles provide the necessary clinical experience and leadership skills required for the complex responsibilities a Nursing Manager undertakes.

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Manager, Health Plan Utilization Management - RN

  • Sanford Health
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 2 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 2 days ago

), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA)....

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Cardiac Nurse Manager

  • Clinical Management Consultants
  • Henry, SD
  • 3 days ago
  • Henry, SD
  • 3 days ago

Cardiac Nurse Manager opportunity alert: a high-performing East South Dakota hospital with a community feel and 90+ beds is seeking a dynamic leader to champion patient-first cardiology care and...

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Supervisor RN Hospital MCK Emergency Unit

  • Avera Health
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 5 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 5 days ago

Location: Avera McKennan Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America) Position Highlights 80 hours/2...

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RN Case Manager - Home Health & Hospice - PT

  • Sanford Health
  • Mitchell, SD
  • 6 days ago
  • Mitchell, SD
  • 6 days ago

(ACEN), or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA)....

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LPN (Supervisor) - Memory Care

  • The Goodman Group, Inc
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 12 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 12 days ago

Apply Now Job Title LPN (Supervisor) - Memory Care Location Sioux Falls, SD Department Nursing Services Shifts Hiring Full-time, Day Shift Legends on Lake Lorraine is actively seeking a full time...

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LPN (Supervisor) - Assisted Living

  • The Goodman Group, Inc
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 12 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 12 days ago

Apply Now Job Title LPN (Supervisor) - Assisted Living Location Sioux Falls, SD Department Nursing Services Shifts Hiring Full-time, Day Shift Legends on Lake Lorraine is actively seeking a full...

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Nursing Supervisor - RN - Pulmonary Clinic

  • Sanford Health
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 15 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 15 days ago

ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA)....

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Travel Case Management RN (969339)

  • Titan Medical Group
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 15 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 15 days ago

Travel Case Management RN Location: Sioux Falls, SD, United States Start date: 06-01-2026 Assignment length: 13 Weeks weeks Minimum years of experience: 2 - previous travel experience is not...

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Case Management RN

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 16 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 16 days ago

Description: As a Case Management RN, you'll develop, implement, and evaluate individual patient care plans. You'll work with patients one-on-one to manage their care appropriately and affordably....

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Registered Nurse Manager (RN) Med Surg

  • Avera Health
  • Mitchell, SD
  • 22 days ago
  • Mitchell, SD
  • 22 days ago

Location: Avera Queen of Peace Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Position Highlights Must be NRP and PALS certified. You Belong at Avera Be part of a...

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Resident Care Manager - Memory Care

  • Touchmark
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 28 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 28 days ago

ETHIC – Excellence, Teamwork, Hospitality, Integrity, and Compassion – steadfastly characterizes our mission to continually enrich the daily lives of residents. We practice these principles with...

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RN Case Manager - Hospice - Full Time Days

  • Sanford Health
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 29 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 29 days ago

(ACEN), or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA)....

In Person Full Time

RN Supervisor - Sheldon Care Center - Full Time

  • Sanford Health
  • Beresford, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Beresford, SD
  • 30+ days ago

ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA)....

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Care Manager Nurse (RN)

  • Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing nursing patient care in the outpatient or urgent care setting, in collaboration with Medical Providers and other members of the care team....

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Nursing - Leadership - Nurse Manager

  • Ingenovis Health
  • Canton, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Canton, SD
  • 30+ days ago

Nursing - Leadership - Nurse Manager As a Nurse Manager, you'll provide administrative-level leadership of nursing services to the assigned unit or unit(s). The Nurse Manager's primary role is to...

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Salary for Nursing Manager Jobs in South Dakota

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Highest Education Level

Nursing Managers in South Dakota offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.5%
Associate's Degree
22.0%
Master's Degree
19.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.7%
High School or GED
7.8%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Nursing Managers in South Dakota
2-4 years
34.6%
4-6 years
34.6%
1-2 years
23.1%
6-8 years
3.8%
Less than 1 year
3.8%


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