Registered Nurse (RN) (Part Time or Full Time)

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 71,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedules

Great Benefits

Guaranteed Hours

$5,000 Hiring Incentive!

Job summary

Department of Social Services / Human Services Center in Yankton, SD seeks a Registered Nurse for psychiatric and chemical dependency patient care. Responsibilities include assessing needs, implementing nursing interventions, and following physician orders to ensure patient health care needs are met.

Ideal candidates are licensed RNs in SD with knowledge of psychiatric care, nursing theory, and clinical procedures, able to lift 75 lbs and maintain clear records.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Dakota.
• Knowledge of psychiatric and chemical dependency care.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs of patients and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
• Follow physician orders and determine when physician attention is needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records and charts.
• Operate medical equipment as required.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with patients and staff.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Clinical procedures

Record keeping

Patient communication

Education

Registered Nurse license (SD)

Job description

Job ID: 36859

Agency: Department of Social Services / Human Services Center

Location: Yankton, SD

Salary: $34.26 - $40.27 Hourly, depending on qualifications

Shift Differential: $2.00 pm shift, $5.00 night shift, $1.50 weekend shift, $1.00 Geriatric pay, $2.00 Adolescent pay

Pay Grade: N1 or N2

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Full-Time or Part-Time positions available with the Department of Social Services at the South Dakota Human Services Center. For more information on the SD Human Services Center, please visit https://dss.sd.gov .

Flexible Schedules

Great Benefits

Guaranteed Hours

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

Job Summary:

Registered Nurses provide health care for psychiatric and chemically dependent individuals by assessing needs and implementing appropriate nursing interventions of patients, determining if a physician's attention is necessary and following orders given by a physician to ensure patients' health care needs are met.

Licenses and Certifications:

Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Dakota.

Nursing level will be determined based on education and experience.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Knowledge of:

• professional nursing theory and practices;
• recent developments in the field of professional nursing applicable to the area of assignment;
• clinical procedures.

Ability to:

• keep records and charts;
• follow oral and written instructions;
• communicate information clearly and concisely:
• operate a variety of medical equipment.
• make reports on observations;
• apply general nursing techniques and practices;
• maintain a helpful and sympathetic attitude toward patients;
• lift 75 lbs.;
• deal effectively with patients and staff.

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.

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.

'An Equal Opportunity Employer'