Registered Nurse-FT/PT- $600 Sign-On Bonus Available!

Lutheran Social Service • Sioux Falls, SD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a Mission-Driven Team Are you interested in joining a team serving youth as they learn, grow, and reach their full potential? If so, this position might be a great fit for you! #YouareLSS You Belong at Lutheran Social Services Our values form the foundation of who we are and how we operate. At LSS, we prioritize a whole-person, family-centered approach to care within a continuum of services. 💰 $600 Sign-On Bonus Available! About Summit Oaks – Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota (Sioux Falls) Summit Oaks is a residential treatment program for adolescents operated by Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota. It serves youth ages 10–17 who are facing emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. Summit Oaks provides 24-hour structured care in a supportive, therapeutic residential environment, with services designed to help youth build skills, manage challenges, and move toward stability and success. HOURS: Onsite. Full-time and Part-time opportunities available. On-call as needed. BENEFITS: LSS is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. $600 hiring bonus external candidates only PTO Time Frontload Up to 24 Hours for benefit-eligible employees 8 Paid Holidays 401(k) 3% match Four Wellmark BCBS medical plan options, with HSA & FSA options Dental and Vision plans Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility RESPONSIBILITIES: Make a difference every day by supporting the health and well-being of youth in a residential care setting. This role combines hands-on medical oversight, collaboration with clinical providers, and the opportunity to be a trusted resource for staff and youth alike—all within a clean, organized, and supportive environment.

Requirements

• Currently licensed in South Dakota as an RN.
• Must hold a minimum of an associate’s degree, and one year experience in nursing.
• Requires a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one with approved driver status.
• Must be at least 21 years old and able to complete orientation training according to agency program standards.
• Must successfully complete all agency background checks, which include checks for criminal convictions, behavior harmful towards children, spousal abuse, and drug or sex crimes.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Medicaid, IHS, and insurance management system preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Administer and provide on-going training, oversight, and monitoring of medications certified staff.
• Responsible for security of medications.
• Provide support to physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist in managing the ongoing needs of youth.
• Maintain comfort and safety needs of youth residents.
• Take temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of youth.
• Coordinate medication inventories with pharmacy on a scheduled basis.
• May transport youth to medical appointments.
• Schedule all medical, dental, eye appointments and follow-ups as needed.

Benefits

• $600 hiring bonus external candidates only
• PTO Time Frontload Up to 24 Hours for benefit-eligible employees
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) 3% match
• Four Wellmark BCBS medical plan options, with HSA & FSA options
• Dental and Vision plans
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees