Registered Nurse (RN)

About the role

The South Dakota Department of Corrections is hiring a Registered Nurse at the Mike Durfee State Prison. This is a full-time position working three 12-hour shifts per week with a flexible schedule including weekend/holiday rotations.

Responsibilities

• Documents in a 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
• Auxiliary support for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with minor medical and surgical procedures
• Ensures ordering and restocking of medications and supplies
• Might 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

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

• Work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol
• Background investigation, urine drug screen, and the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position
• Carry Oleoresin Capsicum (OC/pepper spray) if desired
• Successfully complete a written and practical self-defense exam and successfully complete CPR to AHA guidelines
• Physical ability to successfully complete the practical self-defense exam
• 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).