Licensed Practical Nurse (Part Time)
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides patient care within the scope of practice by preparing and administering prescribed medications and treatments, providing IV therapies, maintaining medical records, and monitoring subordinate staff to ensure quality care and compliance with patient-care procedures and department policies. The position primarily works 12-hour shifts scheduled between 0630 and 2300, depending on program needs. Every third weekend and holidays are required. The role is eligible for additional shift pay: $1.00 per hour for geriatric pay, $2.00 per hour for the evening shift differential, $5.00 per hour for the night shift differential, and $1.50 per hour for weekend pay. The position is with the South Dakota Department of Social Services, Human Services Center, in Yankton. Applicants must be licensed as a practical nurse in South Dakota. Successful applicants must complete a background investigation, abuse and neglect screening, and drug screening. Employment is conditional on successfully completing the drug screening.
Requirements
- Must be licensed as a practical nurse in South Dakota.
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of patient care; hospital routine and procedures; medication administration (oral, topical, intramuscular, and intravenous); and the care and use of medical equipment and supplies.
- Ability to lift 75 lbs.
- Ability to evaluate client behaviors, symptoms, and effects of medications; follow physician/provider orders; prepare and maintain records, charts, and reports; apply nursing techniques as delegated by physicians or registered nurses; establish and maintain effective relationships with patients and staff; and direct and monitor direct care personnel.
- Successful applicants must undergo a background investigation and abuse and neglect screening; offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of a drug screening.
Nice To Haves
- A National Career Readiness Certificate may be submitted with the application, but is not necessary to be considered.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care within the scope of practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Prepare and administer prescribed medications and treatments, including IV therapies.
- Maintain medical records.
- Monitor the work of subordinates to ensure quality care and compliance with patient-care procedures and department policies.
- Evaluate client behaviors, symptoms, and effects of medications.
- Follow physician/provider orders.
- Prepare and maintain records, charts, and reports.
- Apply nursing techniques as delegated by physicians or registered nurses.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with patients and staff.
- Direct and monitor direct care personnel.
Benefits
- $2,000 hiring incentive
- Additional shift pay: $1.00 per hour geriatric pay, $2.00 per hour evening shift differential, $5.00 per hour night shift differential, and $1.50 per hour weekend pay
- $0 premium employee health insurance option
- Eleven paid holidays
- Vacation and sick leave accrual
- Dental, vision, and other insurance options
- Retirement benefits; this position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS
- Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
