Registered Nurse (RN) - Day Shift

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 46,838 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Paid holidays

Generous vacation and sick leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The South Dakota State Government is looking for a skilled nursing professional to join the Department of Corrections at the South Dakota Women's Prison in Pierre. This full-time role involves providing compassionate care to incarcerated individuals, document medical records, and work collaboratively with healthcare staff during day shifts.

The position offers a competitive salary of $34 to $39 per hour, dependent on experience, alongside weekend differentials and potential for overtime. The role requires excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in correctional settings is preferred.
• Must have basic nursing skills and certifications.
• Experience in acute care or long-term nursing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care for incarcerated offenders.
• Document comprehensive inmate medical records.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Collaborate on treatment plans with medical staff.
• Provide patient education within established guidelines.

Skills

Patient treatment skills

Communication skills

Ability to follow confidentiality standards

Decision-making skills

Attention to details

Education

Registered Nurse License

Job description

Job ID: 36494

Agency: Department of Corrections - Correctional Health

Location: Pierre - South Dakota Women's Prison

Salary: $34.00 to $39.00 per hour, depending on experience. Plus $1.50 weekend differential and potential for overtime.

Pay Grade: N2

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This position provides skilled nursing care for the incarcerated offender in various clinic settings. It is a day shift position from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm at the South Dakota Women's Prison.

Why the Department of Corrections?

We have a full-time position that works three 12-hour shifts per week with a flexible schedule that includes a weekend/holiday rotation.

As a Department of Corrections employee, you will have the opportunity 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.

Responsibilities

• Document accurate and timely comprehensive inmate medical records.
• Transcribe reports at change of shifts.
• Provide standardized patient education within established nursing guidelines.
• Preserve confidentiality.
• Provide physical care and treatments, administer medications, collaborate on treatment plans, employ infection control measures, provide crisis intervention, interview and triage offenders and perform patient and staff instruction.
• Assist physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with minor medical and surgical procedures.
• Ensure ordering and restocking of medications and supplies.
• May occasionally be required to participate in restraining an offender primarily for medical reasons.
• Observe and report the physical and emotional condition of offenders, including the effectiveness of medications and treatments during triage, sick call and emergency situations.
• Perform physical and emotional assessments of offenders during triage, sick-call and emergency situations, employing basic nursing and assessment skills and protocol.
• Promote and be accountable for the safety and security of the clinical environment through conscientious observations and sensitive item/contraband control, including counting syringes, needles, narcotics, instruments, and key control.
• Operate a variety of clinical equipment dictated by the type of equipment available in the assigned work unit.
• Inform supervisor of any violations of security or safety through the report writing process.
• Attend 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.

Qualifications

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

• Correctional nursing experience.
• Acute Care or Long Term nursing experience.
• Charge Nurse and/or supervisory experience.

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 spray 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 screening is required of all new employees upon hire.

Additional Requirements

Please attach a resume or Curriculum Vitae with three professional references (employer or educational).

Other Information

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. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas. 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 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.

How to Apply

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4AM. E-mails and resumes sent outside of the online portal will not be accepted.

Contact: South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources, Telephone: [phone], Email: [e-mail]

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