Licensed Practical Nurse (STRAIGHT WEEK DAY SHIFT ONLY)
About The Position
This position provides skilled nursing care for the incarcerated offender in various clinic settings, this is a WEEK DAY SHIFT position from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Positions are 36-hours per week, every third weekend and every third holiday. The South Dakota Department of Corrections is hiring! Join the DOC - view DOC Recruitment video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI3Hwg99jTg&t=9s. Please visit our website at https://doc.sd.gov/ for further information about the Department of Corrections. Why the Department of Corrections? 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 - We are always looking for innovative ideas to help us achieve improved outcomes. Making a difference - You will have an opportunity to make a difference in the life of fellow South Dakotans. Professional development - We provide valuable trainings to ensure well-trained staff that is competent, accountable, and empowered and will assist you in reaching your career goals. Teamwork - In a team-oriented approach, you will have the ability to work cooperatively with others in a friendly work environment to achieve shared goals.
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, and 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
- This position may be required to work any shift, weekends, and holidays.
Benefits
- Full state benefits and SDRS retirement
- The State of South Dakota offers $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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
