Registered Nurse-FT/PT

LSS of South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

PTO Frontload Up to 24 Hours

8 Paid Holidays

401(k) match

Medical plans with HSA & FSA

Dental and Vision plans

Employer paid life insurance

Career development

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Part-time & PRN hiring bonus

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota in Sioux Falls is seeking an RN to provide on-site medical oversight for Summit Oaks and Arise Youth Center, residential programs serving youth aged 10–17 with emotional or behavioral challenges.

The role requires an SD RN license and an associate degree with at least one year of nursing experience; you will collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure safety, administer medications, monitor vitals, and support youth well-being.

Qualifications

• SD RN license required.
• Minimum of an associate degree in nursing.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience.
• Knowledge of Medicaid/insurance is preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one.
• Must pass agency background checks.

Responsibilities

• Administer and provide on-going training, oversight, and monitoring of medications certified staff.
• Responsible for security of medications.
• Provide support to physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist in managing the ongoing needs of youth.
• Maintain comfort and safety needs of youth residents.
• Take temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of youth.
• Coordinate medication inventories with pharmacy on a scheduled basis.
• May transport youth to medical appointments.
• Schedule all medical, dental, eye appointments and follow-ups as needed.

Skills

Nursing

Vital signs monitoring

Education

Associate degree in nursing

South Dakota RN license

Job description

Join a Mission-Driven Team

Are you interested in joining a team serving youth as they learn, grow, and reach their full potential?

If so, this position might be a great fit for you! #YouareLSS

You Belong at Lutheran Social Services

Our values form the foundation of who we are and how we operate. At LSS, we prioritize a whole-person, family-centered approach to care within a continuum of services.

About Summit Oaks & Arise Youth Center – Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota (Sioux Falls)

Summit Oaks and Arise Youth Center are adolescent residential programs operated by Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota and located within a shared facility in Sioux Falls. Together, the programs serve youth ages 10–17 who are facing emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges.

Both programs provide 24-hour structured care in a supportive, residential environment, with services designed to help youth build skills, manage challenges, and move toward stability and long‑term success.

HOURS:

Onsite. Full-time; Part-time and PRN opportunities available. On call as needed.

SALARY:

$33.00 per hour.

BENEFITS:

LSS is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• $600 hiring bonus* external candidates only
• PTO Time Frontload Up to 24 Hours for benefit‑eligible employees
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) 3% match
• Four Wellmark BCBS medical plan options, with HSA & FSA options
• Dental and Vision plans
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family
• Career development opportunities, hands‑on training, and mentorship
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Part‑time & PRN Positions:
  • 401(k) 3% match
  • Employee Recognition
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • $300 part‑time hiring bonus * external candidates only

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Make a difference everyday by supporting the health and well‑being of youth in a residential care setting. This role combines hands‑on medical oversight, collaboration with clinical providers, and the opportunity to be a trusted resource for staff and youth alike—all within a clean, organized, and supportive environment.

• Administer and provide on-going training, oversight, and monitoring of medications certified staff.
• Responsible for security of medications.
• Provide support to physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist in managing the ongoing needs of youth.
• Maintain comfort and safety needs of youth residents.
• Take temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of youth.
• Coordinate medication inventories with pharmacy on a scheduled basis.
• May transport youth to medical appointments.
• Schedule all medical, dental, eye appointments and follow‑ups as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently licensed in South Dakota as an RN.
• Must hold a minimum of an associate’s degree, and one year experience in nursing.
• Knowledge of Medicaid, IHS, and insurance management system preferred, but not required.
• Requires a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one with approved driver status.
• Must be at least 21 years old and able to complete orientation training according to agency program standards.
• Must successfully complete all agency background checks, which include checks for criminal convictions, behavior harmful towards children, spousal abuse, and drug or sex crimes.

LSS Expectations & Core Values

At LSS, we are committed to upholding the following values in all aspects of our work:

• Compassionate – We engage with empathy and provide non‑judgmental services.
• Appreciative – We recognize and develop the strengths of our clients and employees.
• Respectful – We build professional and collaborative relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues.
• Ethical – We uphold high standards of integrity and quality in all actions.
• Strategic – We anticipate and respond proactively to community needs.

LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Please note: As part of our hiring process and to meet accreditation requirements, applicants will be asked to complete a prescreen questionnaire.

*Hiring bonus available to external candidates only.

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