Full Time Registered Nurse (RN)

Children's Home Society of South Dakota • Sioux Falls, SD

3d • $27 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Full Time Registered Nurse to provide trauma-informed care through the nursing perspective to children in residential treatment, shelter care, and survivors of domestic violence. As a leader in compassionate, trauma-informed care, Children's Home Society is committed to fostering equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work. By joining our team, you will make a difference every day—creating positive change for individuals, families, and communities. Each smile, hug, and heart you touch will reflect the meaningful impact of your work.

Requirements

• Minimum Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• Minimum of one year of professional nursing experience is required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid, unencumbered RN nursing license in the State of South Dakota.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required (can be obtained within six months of hire).
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Physically restrain a child in ways taught by the Agency while being able to verbally communicate with the child and other staff.
• Regularly required to bend and sit on the floor.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks EEO/AA.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working with underserved populations, pediatrics, assessments and case management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, monitor and treatment of medical needs of the children on campus.
• Collect vitals as needed.
• Act as a liaison between staff and physicians.
• Medication administration and management: Ordering medications, Review medications received for accuracy with physician’s orders, Training medications aides, Ensuring unit medication charts are neat and orderly, Packing medications for off-campus events and home visits, Medication destruction.
• Provide education to the children on varies health related topics.
• Review records prior to admissions.
• Complete admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Accompany children to medical appointments as needed.
• Provide training for staff on medical topics and CPR as needed.
• On-call responsibilities as needed.
• Assessment, monitor and treatment of medical needs of the children in Youth Care.
• Serve as a ‘go-to’ person for general medical questions for staff and clients at the Shelter.
• Initial assessment for children in Youth Care.
• Coordinate medical care for children in Youth Care.
• Ensure documentation and records are complete for files of children in Youth Care.
• Create a working relationship with the Medical Director to ensure standing orders and follow-up care are provided to the children in Youth Care.
• Provide medication education to adults in Shelter.
• Assessment of injuries due to abuse to determine if further medical care is needed.
• Complete medical related portion of intakes and departures, as needed.
• Schedule and accompany children in Youth Care to medical appointments as needed.

Benefits

• Weekdays with some on-call triage duties as assigned.
• Competitive Compensation: $26.62-$39.93/hour (Depending on licensure, experience and education).
• Two health insurance options (Traditional Plan & High Deductible Health Plan with HSA), vision, dental, employer-paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term & Long-Term Disability, and additional voluntary life and critical illness plans.
• Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees.
• Generous PTO package with 40 hours upfront, 10 paid holidays, and 8 hours "Day of Service" for volunteering in the community.
• Once entry into the plan, employees receive a 3% employer contribution each pay period and up to an additional 5% annual contribution. Employees are 100% vested after 4 years of credited service.
• Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree