Registered Nurse (Rapid City Minimum Center)

About the role

This position provides skilled nursing care for the incarcerated offender in various clinic settings.

Responsibilities

• documents in a accurate and timely manner to provide comprehensive inmate medical records;
• transcribes reports at change of shifts;
• provides standardized patient education within established nursing guidelines;
• preserves confidentiality;
• provides physical care and treatments, administers medications, collaborates on treatment plans, employs infection control measures, provides crises intervention, interviews and triages offenders and performs patient and staff instruction;
• 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 triage, sick call, and emergency situations;
• performs physical and emotional assessments of offenders during triage, sick-call, and emergency situations, employing basic nursing and assessment skills and protocol;
• 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;
• this position may be required to work any shift, weekends, and holidays.

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);
• ability to effectively treat patients on a daily basis in a variety of settings;
• ability to follow patient confidentiality standards;
• ability to respond to emergency situations involving offenders and/or medical situations;
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• ability to read and comprehend the English language;
• ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
• excellent discernment and decision making skills;
• ability to follow instructions and pay attention to details;
• ability to work a variety of shifts on a full time basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• correctional nursing experience;
• Acute Care or Long Term nursing experience;
• Charge Nurse and/or supervisory experience.

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.
• Required Individuals selected for the position will have the opportunity to carry Oleoresin Capsicum (OC/pepper spray) if desired.
• If OC spray is carried, the staff carrying OC spray will be required to have direct (level 1) exposure during the training program.
• Individuals selected for the position must successfully complete a written and practical self-defense exam and successfully complete CPR to AHA guidelines – this includes successful completion of the practical/hands on portion as well as the written exam.
• Selected individuals must possess the physical ability to successfully complete the practical self-defense exam, which involves the following: Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist; Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down; Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows; Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows; Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic; Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions.
• TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.

Additional Requirements

Please attach a resume or Curriculum Vitae with three professional references (employer or educational).

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act. This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08. 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.

NCRC

If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application.

Benefits

• $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays,
• generous vacation and sick leave accrual,
• dental, vision, and other insurance options,
• and retirement benefits.

Contact Information

You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS. Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=49O. You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148
Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"