Licensed Practical Nurse ( NIGHT SHIFT ONLY) (SDSP)

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 73,754,000 - 97,509,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

Full state benefits

SDRS retirement

Job summary

The Department of Corrections - Correctional Health in Sioux Falls is seeking a Night Shift Licensed Practical Nurse to provide skilled nursing care for incarcerated offenders across clinic settings. This is a full-time position with a rotating schedule, includes weekend coverage on a every-third weekend basis, and offers a $5,000 hiring incentive.

Candidates must hold a current SD LPN license and demonstrate strong documentation, confidentiality, and patient-care skills.

Qualifications

• Current, valid LPN license from SD Board of Nursing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to read and write English proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Documents offender medical records accurately and timely.
• Provides patient education within nursing guidelines.
• Transcribes shift reports and maintains confidentiality.
• Administers medications and assists with procedures as needed.
• Ensures medication/restock needs are met and reports supply issues.
• May assist in restraining an offender for medical reasons.
• Monitors and reports patient conditions and treatment effectiveness.
• Maintains safety and security of the clinical environment.
• Operates clinical equipment as required.
• Attends training including Basic Training Academy and Threat Pattern Recognition course.
• May work any shift, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

LPN license

Nursing care

Documentation

Infection control

Confidentiality

English communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

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Job ID: 36866

Agency: Department of Corrections - Correctional Health

Location: Sioux Falls

Salary: $25.73 to $34.03 per hour, depending on experience. -- (+$5.00 night/$1.50 weekend differential)

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This position provides skilled nursing care for the incarcerated offender in various clinic settings, this is a NIGHT SHIFT position. This position will work every third weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), and every third holiday.

*** $5,000 Hiring Incentive! ***

*** Full state benefits and SDRS retirement ***

*** Current and Previous State Employees do NOT qualify for the Hiring Incentive ***

Why the Department of Corrections?

• Creativity - We are always looking for innovative ideas to help us achieve improved outcomes.
• Making a difference - You will have an opportunity to make a difference in the life of fellow South Dakotans.
• Professional development - We provide valuable trainings to ensure well-trained staff that is competent, accountable, and empowered and will assist you in reaching your career goals.
• Teamwork - In a team-oriented approach, you will have the ability to work cooperatively with others in a friendly work environment to achieve shared goals.

What you will do:

• 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, provides referral to appropriate Clinical Services staff for new arrivals, crisis intervention, interviews and triages offenders, and performs instruction and orientation;
• assists physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with minor medical and surgical procedures;
• ensures ordering and restocking of medications and supplies;
• may occasionally be required to participate in restraining an offender primarily for medical reasons;
• observes and reports the physical and emotional condition of offenders including the effectiveness of medications and treatments during sick call and emergencies;
• promotes and is accountable for safety and security of the clinical environment through conscientious observations and sensitive item/contraband control including counting syringes, needles, narcotics, instruments, and key control;
• operates a variety of clinical equipment dictated by the type of equipment available in the assigned work unit;
• informs supervisor of any violations of security or safety through the report writing process;
• attends training programs as assigned, including successful completion of the Basic Training Academy and Threat Pattern Recognition self defense course;
• This position may be required to work any shift, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicant must possess a current, valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse from the South Dakota Board of Nursing.

Required Competencies:

• ability to effectively treat patients on a daily basis in a variety of settings;
• ability to follow patient confidentiality standards;
• ability to respond to emergency situations involving offenders and/or medical situations;
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• ability to read and comprehend the English language;
• ability to effectively 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• intravenous Certification;
• long term and acute care experience;
• experience as an LPN in a correctional environment.

Conditions of Employment:

The SD DOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, urine drug screen and the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Individuals selected for the position will have the opportunity to carry Oleoresin Capsicum (OC/pepper spray) if desired. If OC spray is carried, the staff carrying OC spay will be required to have direct (level 1) exposure during the training program. Individuals selected for the position must successfully complete a written and practical self-defense exam and successfully complete CPR to AHA guidelines - this includes successful completion of the practical/hands on portion as well as the written exam. Selected individuals must possess the physical ability to successfully complete the practical self-defense exam, which involves the following:

• lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;
• stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;
• use arms, palms of hands, and feet to deliver blows;
• withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;
• rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;
• get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions.

Additionally, TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.

Additional Requirements:

Please attach a Resume or Curriculum Vitae with your application.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

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. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

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