Licensed Practical Nurse ( NIGHT SHIFT ONLY) (SDSP)

State of South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

State benefits

SDRS retirement

Job summary

South Dakota Department of Corrections - Correctional Health in Sioux Falls seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for night shift coverage. The role involves direct nursing care in clinic settings, medication administration, and collaboration with health professionals to ensure safe, confidential care for incarcerated individuals.

Candidates must hold an SD LPN license, be able to work nights and weekends, and comply with safety and self-defense training requirements.

Qualifications

• LPN license from the SD Board of Nursing is required.
• Ability to interact with offenders while maintaining confidentiality.
• Willingness to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• CPR certification and self-defense training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care in clinic settings for offenders.
• Administer medications and treatments; assist with procedures.
• Maintain accurate offender medical records and document clinical activity.
• Assist physicians and nP roles; ensure infection control and safety.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Emergency responsiveness

Attention to details

Shift flexibility

Education

LPN license

Job description

Job ID: 38379

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: 11/24/26

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 and will be apart of a weekend on-call rotation.

$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?

At The Department Of Corrections (DOC), We Have An Opportunity To Make a Difference. As a Department Of Corrections Employee, You Will Have a Chance To Experience

• 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

LPN's are responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• 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.

Required

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.

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. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

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"An Equal Opportunity Employer"