Emergency Communications Dispatcher Jobs in South Dakota
Emergency Communications Dispatcher jobs in South Dakota are open across Huron, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls and other South Dakota metros, with employers like Huron Regional Medical Center, Sanford Health, and Sanford Bismarck hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Huron Regional Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital located in the heart of South Dakota. HRMC provides state-of-the-art health care with a caring, compassionate touch to residents in Huron and seven surrounding counties in the region. Our knowledgeable employees and medical staff deliver care with the ultimate goal of exceeding each and every patient's expectations.
Spanish and Karen bilingual applicants encouraged to apply for any open positions in which you are qualified.
Departments: Emergency Room
Reports To: Coordinator of Emergency Room
Status: up to 60-72 hours per two week pay period with rotating weekends and holidays
Shift: 12 hours shifts depending on the department
Weekly Hours: up to 30 to 36 hours each week
Remote Position: No
Pay: Competitive salary.
Incentives: $$ Incentive BONUS or Student Loan Payments available for eligible positions!! $$
Benefits: HRMC offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, sick leave and paid time off. To review your benefit eligibility, visit HRMC Benefits.
- New Graduates & Experienced RNs welcome to apply!
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care for individual clients and families. The Registered Nurse communicates with and on behalf of the client and coordinates client care with all health team members. The Registered Nurse organizes those aspects of nursing care for which s/he is accountable in a specified work period.
Essential Job Functions:
Demonstrates the mission of the hospital is met by demonstrating the Core Values:
- Respectful - We value the unique talents, ideas, contributions, and circumstances of each individual.
- Engaged - We value being active, positive participants at work and in our communities.
- Available - We value providing local access to care for our communities while being present for each other.
- Competent - We value knowledge, people-centered, innovative, and technology driven teams.
- Helpful - We value always helping others with kindness and compassion.
- Communicates congenially and in a professional manner with co-workers, families, and physicians. As evidenced by appropriate verbal, non-verbal, and written communications regarding progress, problems, and other issues.
- Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental safety policies, procedures, and state/federal regulations while using appropriate channels of communication to report concerns/issues such as hazardous conditions, equipment or utility malfunctions/failures, and other errors/issues as they arise.
- Accurately and thoroughly documents care plan, interventions, procedures performed according to policy.
- Participates in the medical plan of care for the patient. Accurate completion of medical orders. Reviews plan of care with patients and motivates them to achieve mutual goals. Evaluates the effectiveness of the care plan, reassesses and reviews as needed.
- Demonstrates clinical knowledge, analytic abilities, and independent judgement necessary to provide patient care for patients.
- Follows infection control procedures and universal precautions according to established policy and procedures.
- Promotes and maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients, families, healthcare personnel and the facility.
Other Job Duties:
Psychosocial and spiritual aspects of care are addressed, and communication interventions documented.
- Assumes personal responsibility to complete all required competencies, certifications, annual HealthStream education and SQSS tasks within the assigned timeframes.
- Participates in hospital’s quality, risk, and utilization plan by attending meetings and other activities.
- Demonstrates open communication and teamwork within each unit, between units, and house wide. Utilizes problem-solving methods to resolve differences with others in a non-judgmental manner.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in South Dakota
- Certification ~ BLS- required, ACLS- Required in the first 6 months of hire, PALS or ENPC- Required in the first 6 months of hire, TNCC- Required in the first 6 months of hire
- Following a formal orientation, proficiency in the assigned clinical area is expected within six months.
- Failure to comply with standards of nursing care of HRMC may result in consequences to continued employment.
- Cross training is required.
For more information on each position and to apply online visit: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4270338
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Huron Regional Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital located in the heart of South Dakota. HRMC provides state-of-the-art health care with a caring, compassionate touch to residents in Huron and seven surrounding counties in the region. Our knowledgeable employees and medical staff deliver care with the ultimate goal of exceeding each and every patient's expectations.
Spanish and Karen bilingual applicants encouraged to apply for any open positions in which you are qualified.
Departments: Emergency Room
Reports To: Coordinator of Emergency Room
Status: up to 60-72 hours per two week pay period with rotating weekends and holidays
Shift: 12 hours shifts depending on the department
Weekly Hours: up to 30 to 36 hours each week
Remote Position: No
Pay: Competitive salary.
Incentives: $$ Incentive BONUS or Student Loan Payments available for eligible positions!! $$
Benefits: HRMC offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, sick leave and paid time off. To review your benefit eligibility, visit HRMC Benefits.
- New Graduates & Experienced RNs welcome to apply!
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care for individual clients and families. The Registered Nurse communicates with and on behalf of the client and coordinates client care with all health team members. The Registered Nurse organizes those aspects of nursing care for which s/he is accountable in a specified work period.
Essential Job Functions:
Demonstrates the mission of the hospital is met by demonstrating the Core Values:
- Respectful - We value the unique talents, ideas, contributions, and circumstances of each individual.
- Engaged - We value being active, positive participants at work and in our communities.
- Available - We value providing local access to care for our communities while being present for each other.
- Competent - We value knowledge, people-centered, innovative, and technology driven teams.
- Helpful - We value always helping others with kindness and compassion.
- Communicates congenially and in a professional manner with co-workers, families, and physicians. As evidenced by appropriate verbal, non-verbal, and written communications regarding progress, problems, and other issues.
- Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental safety policies, procedures, and state/federal regulations while using appropriate channels of communication to report concerns/issues such as hazardous conditions, equipment or utility malfunctions/failures, and other errors/issues as they arise.
- Accurately and thoroughly documents care plan, interventions, procedures performed according to policy.
- Participates in the medical plan of care for the patient. Accurate completion of medical orders. Reviews plan of care with patients and motivates them to achieve mutual goals. Evaluates the effectiveness of the care plan, reassesses and reviews as needed.
- Demonstrates clinical knowledge, analytic abilities, and independent judgement necessary to provide patient care for patients.
- Follows infection control procedures and universal precautions according to established policy and procedures.
- Promotes and maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients, families, healthcare personnel and the facility.
Other Job Duties:
Psychosocial and spiritual aspects of care are addressed, and communication interventions documented.
- Assumes personal responsibility to complete all required competencies, certifications, annual HealthStream education and SQSS tasks within the assigned timeframes.
- Participates in hospital’s quality, risk, and utilization plan by attending meetings and other activities.
- Demonstrates open communication and teamwork within each unit, between units, and house wide. Utilizes problem-solving methods to resolve differences with others in a non-judgmental manner.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in South Dakota
- Certification ~ BLS- required, ACLS- Required in the first 6 months of hire, PALS or ENPC- Required in the first 6 months of hire, TNCC- Required in the first 6 months of hire
- Following a formal orientation, proficiency in the assigned clinical area is expected within six months.
- Failure to comply with standards of nursing care of HRMC may result in consequences to continued employment.
- Cross training is required.
For more information on each position and to apply online visit: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4270338
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Where South Dakota roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Emergency Communications Dispatcher Job Market in South Dakota
A snapshot from current South Dakota openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Huron Regional Medical Center4
- Sanford Health3
- Sanford Bismarck1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services8
- Non-Profit & Social Services2
What South Dakota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in emergency communications dispatcher jobs across South Dakota.
- Successful completion of APCO or NENA dispatcher certification program
- Proficiency with computer-aided dispatch software such as PremierOne or Spillman
- Minimum typing speed and accuracy verified by a certified testing method
- Ability to obtain and maintain required public-safety background clearance
- High school diploma or GED with no criminal history disqualifiers
- Experience operating multi-line telephone and radio communications equipment
Emergency Communications Dispatcher Jobs in South Dakota: Frequently Asked Questions
How many emergency communications dispatcher jobs are there in South Dakota?
There are 8+ emergency communications dispatcher openings in South Dakota on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Huron, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls. New positions post regularly as employers across South Dakota hire.
How much do emergency communications dispatchers make in South Dakota?
Emergency communications dispatchers in South Dakota earn a median of about $47,900 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $36,960 for the lowest 10% to over $60,310 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which South Dakota cities have the most emergency communications dispatcher jobs?
Huron, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls have the most emergency communications dispatcher openings in South Dakota right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire emergency communications dispatchers in South Dakota?
Employers hiring emergency communications dispatchers in South Dakota include Huron Regional Medical Center, Sanford Health, and Sanford Bismarck, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote emergency communications dispatcher jobs in South Dakota?
Yes. About 0% of emergency communications dispatcher openings tied to South Dakota are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in South Dakota metros.
How do I apply for emergency communications dispatcher jobs in South Dakota?
You can apply to emergency communications dispatcher jobs in South Dakota directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred South Dakota location, then apply to each one that fits.
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