Registered Nurse

About the role

This Position Offers The Opportunity To Be part of a supportive team dedicated to safety, care, and professionalism. Make a meaningful difference through public service. Work in a unique and impactful healthcare setting. If you are a dedicated RN looking for a rewarding and challenging role, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inmates/clients/detainees and provide comprehensive medical care.
• Respond to emergency situations and take charge until off-site emergency personnel arrive.
• Prioritize inmate/client/detainee medical needs and assign staff as needed.
• Administer prescribed treatment and medication to inmates/clients/detainees at any PCSO facility as needed and medically required, within licensing authorization.
• Participate in decision making regarding client/inmate/detainee medical care, including the need for transfer to outside medical care; confer with medical providers as needed.
• Meet with the Charge Nurse to review medical services administered to inmates/clients/detainees.
• Serve as a Charge Nurse in their absence as assigned.
• Provide medical update to incoming medical staff prior to shift change.
• Participate in staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Maintain RN license and other certifications as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current South Dakota Registered Nurse License or ability to readily obtain a South Dakota state certification as a Registered Nurse.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Qualifications

• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have a current RN License in the state of SD.

Benefits

• Health Care Program: Health – Pennington County has a self-funded health care program for employees and their dependents. Health Insurance and Prescription Drug is covered through Wellmark (Blue Cross Blue Shield).
• Dental: Dental coverage is provided through Delta Dental of South Dakota. 100% of usual and customary charges for preventive and diagnostic procedures are covered, after a $50 deductible per individual / $150 per family. Routine and restorative procedures, endodontics, periodontics, and major services are covered at 50%. There is an annual maximum of $1000 per individual.
• Prescription: The Health care program includes retail and mail order (90-day supply) prescription coverage, both requiring an affordable co-pay. Co-pays do not accumulate toward satisfaction of the deductible or co-insurance limit.
• Life Insurance: Pennington County provides a $20,000 basic life insurance policy for every benefited employee. Optional supplemental life insurance can be purchased for employee, spouse, and dependent children.
• Employee Assistance Program: Pennington County employees and family members may receive counseling services for issues relating to financial difficulties, marital and family distress, emotional problems, and alcohol or drug abuse. Generally, as many as three visits annually are provided at no charge. Services are confidential.
• Retirement Plan: Pennington County is a member of the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS). The employee contributes 6% (8% for public safety) of gross wages. The contribution is matched by the County. Upon separation from employment with Pennington County, individuals who are fully vested in SDRS (three years of contributory service) have the right to receive a monthly lifetime retirement benefit at retirement age. Employees may choose to save additional funds toward retirement on a pre-tax basis through the SDRS supplemental retirement program.
• Supplemental Insurance: AFLAC offers various supplemental insurance policies for employees and family members. These policies are portable and guaranteed renewable. Premiums are deducted from payroll.

Pay

The salary range for this position is TBD. Please note that the actual salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is TBD. Please note that the actual schedule will be determined based on qualifications and experience.