Licensed Practical Nurse ( DAY SHIFT ONLY) (SDSP)

the South Dakota State Government•Sioux Falls, SD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides skilled nursing care to incarcerated offenders in various clinic settings for the Department of Corrections’ Correctional Health unit in Sioux Falls. This is described as a day-shift position, with work every sixth weekend (Friday through Sunday), every third holiday, and participation in a weekend on-call rotation. The position may also be required to work any shift, weekends, and holidays. The role provides physical care and treatments, administers medications, supports treatment plans, applies infection-control measures, and assesses and triages offenders, including during sick calls and emergencies. The LPN maintains accurate medical records and confidentiality, provides standardized patient education, assists with minor medical and surgical procedures, and helps maintain clinical supplies and equipment. The position also supports safety and security in the clinical environment and requires successful completion of DOC training, self-defense, and CPR requirements. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a background investigation and drug screening, and the position also requires an abuse and neglect screening and TB screening upon hire. The position is exempt from the Civil Service Act. Applicants must apply online and attach a resume or curriculum vitae. A National Career Readiness Certificate may be submitted if available but is not required. The State does not sponsor work visas; hires must verify identity and U.S. work eligibility using Form I-9, with E-Verify used upon hire.

Requirements

Hold a current, valid Licensed Practical Nurse license from the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
Effectively treat patients daily in a variety of settings.
Follow patient confidentiality standards.
Respond to emergency situations involving offenders and/or medical situations.
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Read and comprehend English and communicate fluently in English verbally and in writing.
Demonstrate sound discernment and decision-making skills.
Follow instructions and pay attention to detail.
Be able to work full-time across a variety of shifts.
Successfully complete a background investigation, urine drug screen, and abuse and neglect screening.
Successfully complete a written and practical self-defense exam and CPR to American Heart Association guidelines, including written and practical components.
Have the physical ability to complete the practical self-defense exam, including raising arms above the head, kicking to waist height, stabilizing another person for a controlled takedown, delivering blows with arms, palms, and feet, withstanding impact from strikes, rotating the body with feet planted, and repeatedly getting down on and up from one or both knees.
Complete TB screening upon hire.
Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete Form I-9; the State uses E-Verify upon hire.
Attach a resume or curriculum vitae and apply online; emailed resumes or submissions are not accepted.

Nice To Haves

Intravenous certification.
Long-term and acute care experience.
Experience as an LPN in a correctional environment.
National Career Readiness Certificate, if possessed; it is not required for consideration.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled nursing care to incarcerated offenders in various clinic settings.
Document care accurately and promptly to maintain comprehensive offender medical records.
Provide standardized patient education within established nursing guidelines.
Transcribe reports at shift changes and preserve patient confidentiality.
Provide physical care and treatments, administer medications, collaborate on treatment plans, and employ infection-control measures.
Refer new arrivals and other offenders to appropriate Clinical Services staff as needed.
Interview and triage offenders, provide crisis intervention, and perform instruction and orientation.
Assist physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with minor medical and surgical procedures.
Order and restock medications and supplies.
Observe and report offenders’ physical and emotional condition, including the effectiveness of medications and treatments during sick calls and emergencies.
Promote and maintain safety and security in the clinical environment through observation and control of sensitive items and contraband, including counting syringes, needles, narcotics, and instruments and maintaining key control.
Operate clinical equipment available in the assigned work unit.
Report security or safety violations to a supervisor through the report-writing process.
Attend assigned training, including successful completion of the Basic Training Academy and Threat Pattern Recognition self-defense course.
May be required to participate in restraining an offender, primarily for medical reasons.
Work every sixth weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), every third holiday, and participate in a weekend on-call rotation; the position may be required to work any shift, weekends, and holidays.