Licensed Practical Nurse ( NIGHT SHIFT ONLY) (SDSP)

the South Dakota State Government • Sioux Falls, SD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections—Correctional Health is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide skilled nursing care to incarcerated offenders in various clinic settings in Sioux Falls. This is a night-shift position. The schedule includes working every third weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), every third holiday, and participating in a weekend on-call rotation. The position may be required to work any shift, weekends, and holidays.

The role includes providing physical care and treatments, administering medications, collaborating on treatment plans, using infection-control measures, triaging and interviewing offenders, providing patient education, assisting with minor medical and surgical procedures, and maintaining accurate medical records. The LPN also helps maintain the safety and security of the clinical environment and must successfully complete required training, including the Basic Training Academy and self-defense training.

The position offers a $5,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates; current and former state employees do not qualify. The State of South Dakota offers full state benefits and SDRS retirement. Applicants must apply online and attach a resume or curriculum vitae. The position is exempt from the Civil Service Act and eligible for Veterans’ Preference.

Requirements

• Possess a current, valid Licensed Practical Nurse license from the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
• Ability to treat patients effectively 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 English and communicate fluently in English, verbally and in writing.
• Excellent discernment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts on a full-time basis.
• Successfully complete a background investigation, urine drug screen, abuse and neglect screening, and TB screening upon hire.
• Successfully complete CPR to AHA guidelines, including the practical/hands-on portion and written exam.
• Successfully complete a written and practical self-defense exam and possess the physical ability to perform its requirements, including lifting arms overhead, kicking to waist height, stabilizing another person for a controlled takedown, delivering blows with arms, palms, and feet, withstanding controlled impact, rotating the body to strike or use a defensive tactic, and repeatedly getting down on and up from one or both knees.
• Attach a resume or curriculum vitae to the application; apply online, as emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
• Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete Form I-9; the State does not sponsor work visas.

Nice To Haves

• Intravenous certification.
• Long-term and acute-care experience.
• Experience as an LPN in a correctional environment.
• A National Career Readiness Certificate may be submitted with the application but is not required.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Provide crisis intervention, interview and triage offenders, and perform instruction and orientation.
• Assist physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with minor medical and surgical procedures.
• Order and restock medications and supplies.
• Occasionally participate in restraining an offender, primarily for medical reasons.
• Observe and report offenders’ physical and emotional conditions, including the effectiveness of medications and treatments during sick calls and emergencies.
• Promote and maintain safety and security in the clinical environment, including control and counting of sensitive items and contraband such as syringes, needles, narcotics, instruments, and keys.
• 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 successfully completing the Basic Training Academy and Threat Pattern Recognition self-defense course.
• Work every third weekend, every third holiday, and participate in a weekend on-call rotation; the position may require other shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• $5,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates; current and previous state employees do not qualify.
• Full state benefits and SDRS retirement.
• $0-premium employee health insurance option.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Vacation and sick leave accrual.
• Dental, vision, and other insurance options.
• Retirement benefits through SDRS Class A.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed