Job Description
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Job ID: 33029
Agency: Department of Health - Board of Nursing
Location:Sioux Falls, SDSalary: $74,772.32-$87,967.44 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: N3
Closing Date: 10/02/2025
This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Health - Board of Nursing. For more information on the SD Board of Nursing, please visit https://www.sdbon.org/ .
The purpose of this position is to manage the licensure enforcement and disciplinary functions of the SD Board of Nursing. The position also provides support and leadership to licensees, employers and the public related to the regulation of nursing practice. This is accomplished by interpretation of laws in SDCL 36-9, 36-9A, ARSD 20:48 and 20:62, and Board actions. A major function of this position is to investigate charges of misconduct made against licensees and to present cases to the Board for final action. The primary purpose is to ensure public protection as it relates to the practice of nursing.
This position offers a qualified applicant the opportunity to be involved with a team of nurses and support staff that implement the policies of the SD Board of Nursing for the purpose of public protection as it relates to the practice of nursing.
Licenses and Certifications: South Dakota Registered Nurse license or privilege to practice in the state of South Dakota.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have: A graduate degree in nursing, a combination of education and experience that allows for the review, analysis and evaluation of nursing issues relevant to nursing regulation.
Knowledge of: - experience in clinical nursing practice;
- emerging nursing and health care practices and standards;
- applicable state and federal laws relating to nursing practices and education;
- laws and rules of other state agencies with cross jurisdictional authority related to nursing practices;
- ability to perform investigative practices.
Skills to: - analyze large volumes of investigative information on medical/nursing information, basic principles and methods of research, and synthesize the information into logical responses to board members and external customers;
- understand state and federal laws and regulations related to nursing licensure, practice, education, and compliance;
- communicate effectively in writing, verbally, and as a presenter for groups;
- use computer program software applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel;
- organize and complete work in an autonomous fashion knowing when to seek consultation;
- lead a nursing training program survey, present oral and written report on recommendations;
- understand nursing investigative review procedures.
Ability to: - work in a team environment; providing leadership, direction, and guidance on nurse assistant education;
- lead projects relating to nursing assistant training, develop and implement new processes utilizing evidence-informed decisioning;
- represent the Board with external parties;
- prepare and present an annual statistical and narrative report of nursing assistant programs;
- maintain confidentiality;
- work with support staff to implement regulations.
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your CV/resume. This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
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 here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=2F2
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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