Veterans Home LPN (Night Shift)

State of South Dakota; Hot Springs (SD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost housing

Tuition assistance

Health insurance option

Job summary

The Michael J. Fitzmaurice Veterans Home in Hot Springs, South Dakota, is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care in a long‑term care setting.

You will prepare and administer medications, monitor patients, and maintain accurate medical records under established procedures. Must be licensed in SD or eligible, with on‑site responsibilities and opportunities for reduced tuition and shift pay differentials for night and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an LPN or eligible to be licensed in South Dakota.
• Experience delivering direct patient care and medication administration.
• Ability to maintain medical records and operate basic medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care within LPN scope of practice in a long-term care setting.
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications and treatments; monitor patients.
• Maintain medical records and supervise subordinates to ensure quality care and compliance.

Skills

LPN patient care

Medication administration

Records management

Education

LPN licensure (SD)

Job description

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Job ID: 38456

Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs - Michael J. Fitzmaurice Veterans Home

Location: Hot Springs

Salary: Starting pay will be $26.79 to $32.00, plus $5.00 per hour - shift pay for night shifts / plus $1.50 per hour weekend pay

Pay Grade: GH

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a full-time position with the Department of Veterans Affairs. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, please visit https://vetaffairs.sd.gov/ .

Every day is Veterans Day at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Homes. We serve South Dakota Veterans and their families through quality health care in an environment and community of trust, dignity and sharing in our beautiful facility located in lovely Hot Springs, South Dakota.

At the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Homes, we not only consider it our duty to provide the highest level of care to those who answered our nation's call, we believe it is an honor. As a long‑term care facility, our beautiful home offers 70 private nursing care units and 23 units for independent living. You will enjoy caring for America’s Heroes while maintaining your own work‑life balance.

This position provides patient care within the scope of practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by preparing and administering prescribed medications and treatments, IV therapies, maintaining medical records, and monitoring work of subordinates to ensure quality care is provided and in compliance with patient care procedures and department policies. The role requires the application of basic nursing principles, practices, and techniques following established healthcare procedures and standards. Employees in this role usually operate in a patient care environment where the focus is on the healthcare of individuals. To be successful in this role, employees seek guidance and advice from more experienced colleagues and are focused on gaining the knowledge and experience to perform more independently and participate in work of higher complexity. Incumbent works in a long‑term care setting at the South Dakota State Veterans Home.

Reduced tuition for continuing education and some flexibility of shift may be available.

Onsite, low‑cost housing may also be available; cost is dependent on square footage.

Licenses And Certifications

Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or eligible to be licensed in the State of South Dakota.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

All certificates and/or tests required for performance at this level must be obtained and/or completed. On the job training is available.

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;
• 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.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

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.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Reduced tuition for continuing education and some flexibility of shift may be available.
• Onsite, low‑cost housing may also be available; cost is dependent on square footage.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

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"An Equal Opportunity Employer"