Registered Nurse — Veterans Home Long-Term Care

State of South Dakota; Hot Springs (SD); On-site; USD 41,733 - 59,437; Full time

Job summary

State of South Dakota's Veterans Home is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing services in a long-term care setting. You will apply basic nursing principles, perform clinical procedures, keep accurate records, operate medical equipment, and communicate effectively with patients and staff.

The ideal candidate will have an RN license and an associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or a 3-year diploma; new graduates are welcome. On-the-job training is available.

Qualifications

• Professional nursing theory and practices.
• Recent developments in professional nursing applicable to the area of assignment.
• Clinical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Keep records.
• Follow instructions.
• Operate a variety of medical equipment.
• Make reports on observations.
• Apply general nursing techniques and practices.
• Maintain a helpful and sympathetic attitude toward patients.
• Communicate effectively.
• Deal effectively with patients and staff.

Skills

Professional nursing theory

Clinical procedures

Recent developments in nursing

Education

RN license

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

3-year diploma

Job description

State of South Dakota's Veterans Home is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing services in a long-term care setting. You will apply basic nursing principles, perform clinical procedures, keep accurate records, operate medical equipment, and communicate effectively with patients and staff.

The ideal candidate will have an RN license and an associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or a 3-year diploma; new graduates are welcome. On-the-job training is available.