Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

About the role

This position provides skilled nursing care for the incarcerated offender in various clinic settings, this is a NIGHT SHIFT position from 6 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Responsibilities

• documents in an accurate and timely manner to provide comprehensive offender medical records;
• provides assistance to the telehealth provider by facilitating medical appointments and providing medical assistance to include such activities as taking medical histories, vital signs, height and weight, and documenting appropriately;
• other treatments include, but are not limited to, dressing changes, suture removal, medicated nebulizer treatments, eye/ear irrigations;
• provides standardized patient education within established nursing guidelines;
• transcribes reports at change of shifts;
• preserves confidentiality;
• provides physical care and treatments, administers medications, collaborates on treatment plans, employs infection control measures, provides referral to appropriate Clinical Services staff for new arrivals, crisis intervention, interviews and triages offenders, and performs instruction and orientation;
• assists physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with minor medical and surgical procedures;
• ensures ordering and restocking of medications and supplies;
• may occasionally be required to participate in restraining an offender primarily for medical reasons;
• observes and reports the physical and emotional condition of offenders including the effectiveness of medications and treatments during sick call and emergencies;
• promotes and is accountable for safety and security of the clinical environment through conscientious observations and sensitive item/contraband control including counting syringes, needles, narcotics, instruments, and key control;
• operates a variety of clinical equipment dictated by the type of equipment available in the assigned work unit;
• informs supervisor of any violations of security or safety through the report writing process;
• attends training programs as assigned, including successful completion of the Basic Training Academy and Threat Pattern Recognition self defense course.

Requirements

• current, valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse from the South Dakota Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

Preferred Qualifications

• intravenous Certification;
• long term and acute care experience;
• experience as an LPN in a correctional environment.

Conditions of Employment

• The SD DOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol.
• All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, urine drug screen and the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Additional Requirements

• Please attach a Resume or Curriculum Vitae with your application.
• This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
• This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.