Nurse Supervisor (Jameson Prison Annex)

Duties

• Reviews and ensures compliance of SD DOC policies, clinical standards, nursing protocols, and clinical documentation.
• Maintain and facilitate progressive patient care through a team approach.
• Delivers patient education, including demonstrating and explaining self-care techniques, anticipating possible complications, informing about side effects, and addressing concerns.
• Aids the Health Services Administrator (HSA) and Clinical Compliance & Education Specialist (CCES) in maintaining clinical skills of nursing staff and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Identifies and addresses potential problems, establishes priorities, and proposes corrective actions.
• Promotes and is accountable for safety and security of the clinical environment through conscientious observations and sensitive item/contraband control.
• Responsible for payroll, scheduling, and Continuous Performance Communication (CPC) check-ins and appraisals; accountable for completing shift responsibilities.
• Coordinates patient care with other departments/agencies/vendors.

Qualifications

• Current, valid license as a Registered Nurse from the South Dakota Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Three (3) years of full-time experience providing patient care as a Registered Nurse.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing may substitute for one year of the required experience.
• A master's degree or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in nursing may substitute for two years of the required experience.

Required Competencies

• Effective supervision of staff.
• Effective treatment of offender patients.
• Maintenance of required licensure/credentials.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities to effectively resolve issues.

Additional Requirements

• To be considered, please attach your resume and three professional references.