RN for Youth Residential Care — Impact & Growth

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

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.