Licensed Practical Nurse ( NIGHT SHIFT ONLY) (SDSP)

the South Dakota State Government•Sioux Falls, SD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides skilled nursing care for the incarcerated offender in various clinic settings. This is a NIGHT SHIFT position. This position will work every third weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), and every third holiday. A $5,000 Hiring Incentive is offered. Full state benefits and SDRS retirement are included. Current and Previous State Employees do not qualify for the Hiring Incentive. At the Department of Corrections (DOC), we have an opportunity to make a difference. As a Department of Corrections employee, you will have a chance to experience creativity, make a difference in the lives of fellow South Dakotans, professional development through valuable trainings, and teamwork in a friendly work environment.

Requirements

Applicant must possess a current, valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse from the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
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.

Nice To Haves

Intravenous Certification
Long term and acute care experience
Experience as an LPN in a correctional environment

Responsibilities

Documents in an accurate and timely manner to provide comprehensive offender medical records.
Provides standardized patient education within established nursing guidelines.
Transcribes reports at change of shifts.
Preserves confidentiality.
Provides physical care and treatments.
Administers medications.
Collaborates on treatment plans.
Employs infection control measures.
Provides referral to appropriate Clinical Services staff for new arrivals.
Crisis intervention.
Interviews and triages offenders.
Performs instruction and orientation.
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 sick call and emergencies.
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.