LPN Case Nurse: Care Coordination & Independence

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative; Sturgis (SD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account Options

South Dakota Retirement

Paid Personal Leave

Job summary

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative hires an LPN–Case Nurse to coordinate medical care for individuals with developmental disabilities, manage caseloads, monitor medications, and collaborate with support staff and healthcare providers to ensure timely, person-centered care.

The organization is a public educational cooperative in South Dakota. This role emphasizes compassionate nursing, case management, and preventive health services in a community-based setting in Sturgis, SD.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted South Dakota LPN license.
• Valid SD driver's license and insurable driving record.
• Ability to pass background checks, drug screening, and agency training requirements.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with individuals served, families, providers, and team members.
• Experience with disabilities, case management, community health, or related nursing settings preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic health records, medication records, and MS Office.
• Ability to travel between service locations and adapt to changing situations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload and support ongoing health, wellness, and medical needs.
• Coordinate medical appointments, referrals, preventive care, and follow-up services.
• Monitor health conditions and communicate changes for timely intervention.
• Assist with medication management, including documentation and refills.
• Complete health assessments and nursing records per regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with individuals served, families, guardians, providers, pharmacists, and teams for coordinated care.
• Provide health-related training and coaching to Direct Support Professionals.
• Promote person-centered healthcare and healthy, independent living.
• Participate in quality improvement, risk management, and safety initiatives.
• Support nursing on-call and assist during emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Relationship building

Travel between locations

Team collaboration

Education

LPN license (SD)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Medication records

Microsoft Office

Job description

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative hires an LPN–Case Nurse to coordinate medical care for individuals with developmental disabilities, manage caseloads, monitor medications, and collaborate with support staff and healthcare providers to ensure timely, person-centered care.

The organization is a public educational cooperative in South Dakota. This role emphasizes compassionate nursing, case management, and preventive health services in a community-based setting in Sturgis, SD.