Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse (PRN)

the South Dakota State Government • Redfield, SD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The South Dakota Developmental Center (SDDC), a division of the South Dakota Department of Human Services, provides person-centered services to enhance the quality of life and community inclusion of people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. This position provides professional-level nursing services at SDDC, applying basic nursing principles, practices, and techniques in accordance with established healthcare procedures and standards. The work is performed in a patient care environment focused on individuals’ healthcare needs.

This is an as-needed (PRN) position. Employees may choose their availability and work when nursing shifts are open at SDDC. Pay depends on qualifications and years of experience. The listed hourly range is $28.83–$38.98, with a $2.00 hourly differential for shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. and a $1.00 hourly differential on weekends. The position is temporary or seasonal, non-benefited, and exempt from civil service. Successful applicants must complete a background investigation and abuse and neglect screening; employment offers are conditional on successful completion of a drug screening.

Requirements

• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse in South Dakota; qualifying education includes an associate degree, bachelor's degree, or three-year diploma.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a practical nurse in South Dakota.
• Obtain or complete all certificates and tests required to perform the work.
• Knowledge of patient-care principles and techniques; hospital and clinic routines and procedures; IV therapy; medical equipment and supplies; basic human behavior; methods for supervising people with developmental disabilities; CPR and first aid; Crisis Prevention Intervention techniques; patient rights; documentation; professional nursing theory and practice; relevant developments in professional nursing; and clinical procedures.
• Ability to follow directions and communicate effectively, apply nursing techniques as delegated, evaluate client behaviors and symptoms, maintain records and reports, and establish effective relationships with patients and staff.
• Successful applicants must undergo a background investigation and abuse and neglect screening; employment is conditional on passing a drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with adolescents or adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, or an educational background in psychology, sociology, counseling, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services using established healthcare procedures and standards.
• Evaluate client behaviors, symptoms, and medication effects.
• Apply nursing techniques as delegated by physicians or registered nurses.
• Direct and monitor direct care personnel.
• Prepare and maintain records, charts, and reports.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with patients and staff.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree