Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
About The Position
The South Dakota Developmental Center, part of the Department of Human Services, provides person-centered services to improve the quality of life and community inclusion of people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. This position provides professional-level nursing services at the Center, applying basic nursing principles, practices, and techniques in accordance with established healthcare procedures and standards. Work is generally in a patient-care environment focused on the healthcare of individuals. The position works 36 hours per week in 12-hour shifts. Shifts may vary and include rotating weekends and holidays. Evening and overnight shift differentials are offered. Pay depends on nursing level and years of experience: Registered Nurse pay is $34.26–$40.16 per hour, and Licensed Practical Nurse pay is $26.52–$31.13 per hour. An RN sign-on bonus is offered. The posting also lists hiring incentives of $5,000 for RNs and $3,000 for LPNs.
Requirements
- Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse in South Dakota; RN education may be 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 at this level.
- Ability to follow directions and communicate effectively.
- Ability to prepare and maintain records, charts, and reports.
- Ability to evaluate client behaviors, symptoms, and effects of medications.
- Ability to apply nursing techniques as delegated by physicians or registered nurses.
- Ability to establish effective relationships with patients and staff and to direct and monitor direct-care personnel.
- Successful applicants must complete a background investigation, abuse and neglect screening, and drug screening.
- Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete Form I-9; the state uses E-Verify.
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, is requested.
- Knowledge of patient-care principles and techniques; hospital and clinic routines and procedures; IV therapy; medical equipment and supplies; basic human behavior; developmental-disability-related challenges and supervision methods; CPR and first aid; Crisis Prevention Intervention techniques; patient rights; document completion and review; professional nursing theory and practices; relevant developments in professional nursing; and clinical procedures.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care using established healthcare procedures and standards.
- Evaluate client behaviors, symptoms, and medication effects.
- Apply nursing techniques as delegated by physicians or registered nurses.
- Prepare and maintain records, charts, and reports.
- Direct and monitor direct-care personnel.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with patients and staff.
- Follow directions and communicate effectively.
Benefits
- 15 days/120 hours of vacation leave
- 14 days/112 hours of sick leave
- 11 paid holidays
- Employee health insurance option with a $0 premium for employee-only coverage
- Flexible benefits including dental, vision, life insurance, critical illness coverage, and more
- Paid parental and family medical leave
- 6% fully matched retirement plan
- Reduced tuition for in-state colleges and universities
- Employee wellness program
- Continued education and training opportunities
- RN hiring incentive/sign-on bonus of $5,000; LPN hiring incentive of $3,000
- Shift differentials of $2.00 per hour for shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. and $1.00 per hour on weekends
- Class A retirement under SDRS
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
