Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse

About the role

This position is with the Department of Human Services- South Dakota Developmental Center. For more information on the Department of Human Services, please visit https://www.dhs.sd.gov/en/south-dakota-developmental-center.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional-level nursing services at the South Dakota Developmental Center that require the application of basic nursing principles, practices, and techniques following established healthcare procedures and standards.
• Evaluate client behaviors, symptoms, and effects of medications.
• Follow directions, prepare and maintain records, charts, and reports.
• Apply nursing techniques as delegated by physicians or registered nurses.
• Evaluate client behaviors, symptoms, and effects of medications.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with patients and staff.

Requirements

• Must be licensed or be eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse in South Dakota (associate degree, bachelor's degree, or 3-year diploma).
• The nursing level depends on the qualifications and experience of the incumbent.
• All certificates and/or tests required for performance at this level must be obtained and/or completed.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adolescents or adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• An educational background in psychology, sociology, counseling, or another related field is requested.

Skills

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of patient care.
• Knowledge of hospital and clinic routine and procedures.
• Knowledge of IV therapy.
• Knowledge of the care and use of medical equipment and supplies.
• Knowledge of basic human behavior.
• Knowledge of problems experienced by and methods of supervising people with developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of CPR and first aid.
• Knowledge of Crisis Prevention Intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of patient’s rights.
• Knowledge of document completion and review.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practices.
• Knowledge of recent development in the field of professional nursing applicable to the area of assignment.

Benefits

• 15 days/120 Hours of Vacation Leave
• 14 days/112 Hours of Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee health insurance includes plan with a $0 premium for employee-only coverage
• Flexible Benefits – Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness and more
• Paid Parental & Family Medical Leave
• 6% Fully Matched Retirement Plan
• Reduced Tuition for In-State Colleges/Universities
• Employee Wellness Program
• Continued Education/Training Opportunities

Pay

Pay is dependent on years of experience, with RN $34.26 - $40.16 per hour and LPN $26.52- $31.13 per hour.

Schedule

• Work 36 hours per week
• Shifts can vary with rotating weekends and holidays
• Shift differential is offered for evening and overnight hours

Sign-on Bonus

Sign-on bonus for RN position.