Veterans Home LPN (Night Shift)

South Dakota AG; Hot Springs (SD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite housing

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs - Michael J. Fitzmaurice Veterans Home in Hot Springs, SD seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide patient care in a long‑term care setting.

Responsibilities include medication administration, IV therapy, and maintaining accurate medical records while supervising support staff. The ideal candidate is licensed or eligible in South Dakota, with strong patient‑centered communication and adherence to care standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or eligibility in SD.
• Care for patients in long‑term care setting.
• Maintain medical records and document care.
• Monitor subordinates to ensure quality care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Administer IV therapies as ordered.
• Monitor patient status and respond to changes in condition.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Nursing care

Record keeping

Communication

Education

LPN license or eligibility

Tools

Medical equipment

Job description

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Job ID: 36942

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 be 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 effective1; [typo] effectively;
• deal effective1; [typo] 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.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

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http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"