Veterans Home RN (PRN)

South Dakota AG; Hot Springs (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift pay

Evening shift pay

Weekend pay

Job summary

The Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home in Hot Springs, SD, seeks a Registered Nurse for a part-time role in a long-term care setting. You will provide professional nursing care following established procedures and pay scales based on education and experience.

Licensed RNs with either an associate, bachelor, or 3-year diploma are welcome, with on-the-job training available. Background checks, drug screening, and E-Verify apply.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a registered nurse in South Dakota.
• RN with associate degree, bachelor degree, or 3-year diploma.
• New graduates welcome; on-the-job training available.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively and keep records.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services per established procedures and standards.
• Work in a long-term care setting with focus on patient care.
• Maintain records and operate a variety of medical equipment.
• Follow instructions and provide compassionate, patient-centered care.

Education

Registered Nurse License

Job description

Job ID: 38160

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

Location: Hot Springs

Salary: $36.72 per hour, depending on experience. Plus $5.00 per hour shift pay for night shifts / $1.00 per hour shift pay for pm shift / plus $1.50 per hour weekend pay.

Pay Grade: N1 - N2

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Are you looking for a flexible, part-time position? This position at the Department of Veterans Affairs Michael J Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home is both. 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.

The Veterans Home RN is an important and valuable member to the South Dakota Veterans Home by "taking care of America's Heroes" by providing professional nursing services that require the application of basic nursing principles, practices, and techniques that follow established healthcare procedures and standards. Successful candidates work in a long-term care setting at the South Dakota State Veterans Home and operate in a patient care environment where the focus is on the healthcare of individuals. Pay rate and classification level will be determined by combination of education and experience. Responsibilities in the higher classification will be similar; however, complexity and oversight may change.

Licenses And Certifications

Must be licensed and able to work as a registered nurse in South Dakota.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Registered Nurse License and associate degree, bachelor degree, or 3-year diploma. New graduates welcome. On-the-job training is available. All certificates and/or tests required for performance at this level must be obtained and/or completed.

Knowledge Of

• Professional Nursing Theory and practices;
• recent development 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.

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.

Please note this is a temporary, non-benefited position, exempt from civil service.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"