Licensed Practical Nurse (WEEK NIGHT SHIFT ONLY) (JPA)

the South Dakota State Government • Sioux Falls, SD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The South Dakota Department of Corrections is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide skilled nursing care to incarcerated people in a variety of clinic settings at the Jameson Prison Annex in Sioux Falls. This is a week-night-shift position, scheduled from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., for 36 hours per week. The posting also states that the position may be required to work any shift, weekends, and holidays, and that the employee works every third holiday. Potential overtime is available.

The position provides full state benefits and SDRS retirement. A $5,000 hiring incentive is offered to eligible applicants; current and former state employees do not qualify. The role is exempt from the Civil Service Act and eligible for Veterans’ Preference. Employment offers are conditional on successful completion of a background investigation and drug screening, and new employees must undergo tuberculosis screening. Applicants must attach a resume or curriculum vitae and apply online; emailed applications or resumes are not accepted.

Requirements

• Possess 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 emergencies involving offenders and/or medical situations.
• Demonstrate 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 details.
• Be able to work a variety of shifts on a full-time basis.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and urine drug screen.
• Successfully complete a written and practical self-defense exam and CPR training to AHA guidelines, including written and hands-on components.
• Possess 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 or blows, rotating the body with feet planted for a strike or defensive tactic, and repeatedly getting down on one or both knees and rising.
• Complete tuberculosis screening upon hire.
• Attach a resume or curriculum vitae and apply online.
• Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete Form I-9; the state uses E-Verify.

Nice To Haves

• Intravenous certification.
• Long-term and acute-care experience.
• Experience as an LPN in a correctional environment.

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 use infection-control measures.
• Refer new arrivals to appropriate Clinical Services staff.
• 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.
• Observe and report offenders’ physical and emotional conditions, including the effectiveness of medications and treatments during sick calls and emergencies.
• Promote and maintain the safety and security of the clinical environment through observation and control of sensitive items and contraband, including counts of 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 successful completion of the Basic Training Academy and Threat Pattern Recognition self-defense course.
• May occasionally participate in restraining an offender, primarily for medical reasons.
• Work any shift, weekends, and holidays as required.

Benefits

• $5,000 hiring incentive for eligible applicants; current and former state employees are not eligible.
• Full state benefits and SDRS retirement, including Class A retirement membership.
• $0-premium employee health insurance option.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Vacation and sick leave accrual.
• Dental, vision, and other insurance options.
• Potential overtime.
• Night and weekend shift differentials.

What This Job Offers

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