Day-Shift LPN: $5k Hiring Incentive — Make a Difference

Sdsoybean; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

State benefits and SDRS retirement

Job summary

The Department of Corrections - Correctional Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Sioux Falls location. This day shift role involves providing skilled nursing care to incarcerated offenders across clinic settings.

The position offers a $5,000 hiring incentive, full state benefits, and SDRS retirement. You will work a consistent day schedule and participate in weekend/holiday rotations as required, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Current, valid Licensed Practical Nurse license from the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
• Ability to effectively treat patients daily in varied settings.
• Ability to follow patient confidentiality standards.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations involving offenders and medical situations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend English.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent discernment and decision making skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and pay attention to details.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Documents in an accurate and timely manner to provide comprehensive offender medical records.
• Provides standardized patient education within established nursing guidelines.
• Transcribes reports at change of shifts.
• Preserves confidentiality.
• Provides physical care and treatments, administers medications, collaborates on treatment plans, employs infection control measures, and refers to Clinical Services staff as needed.
• Assists physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with minor medical procedures.
• Ensures ordering and restocking of medications and supplies.
• May participate in restraining an offender for medical reasons when required.
• Observes and reports the physical and emotional condition of offenders and treatment effectiveness.
• Promotes safety and security of the clinical environment and proper handling of syringes, needles, narcotics, and instruments.
• Operates clinical equipment available in the unit.
• Informs supervisor of violations of safety through reports.
• Attends training programs including the Basic Training Academy and Threat Pattern Recognition self-defense course.
• May work any shift, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Emergency response

Documentation

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

LPN license (SD Board of Nursing)

Job description

The Department of Corrections - Correctional Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Sioux Falls location. This day shift role involves providing skilled nursing care to incarcerated offenders across clinic settings.

The position offers a $5,000 hiring incentive, full state benefits, and SDRS retirement. You will work a consistent day schedule and participate in weekend/holiday rotations as required, with opportunities for professional development.