Registered Nurse (DAY SHIFT ONLY) (SDSP)

the South Dakota State Government • Sioux Falls, SD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The South Dakota Department of Corrections is hiring a Registered Nurse for the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls. This day-shift position provides skilled nursing care to incarcerated offenders in various clinic settings. The position works every sixth weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), every third holiday, and participates in a weekend on-call rotation. The posting also states that the position may be required to work any shift, weekends, and holidays.

The role provides physical care and treatments, administers medications, supports treatment plans, responds to emergencies, and assesses and monitors offenders during triage, sick call, and emergency situations. The nurse helps maintain accurate medical records, patient confidentiality, and a safe and secure clinical environment. A $10,000 hiring incentive is available to eligible candidates; current and former state employees do not qualify. The position includes state benefits and SDRS retirement.

Requirements

• Hold a current, valid Registered Nurse license from the South Dakota Board of Nursing or a state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Be able to treat patients daily in a variety of settings and respond to emergencies involving offenders or medical situations.
• Follow patient confidentiality standards.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and be able to read, understand, and communicate fluently in English verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate sound discernment and decision-making, follow instructions, and pay attention to detail.
• Be able to work full time and a variety of shifts.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and urine drug screen; offers are contingent on these requirements and the ability to perform essential job functions.
• Successfully complete a written and practical self-defense exam and CPR training to AHA guidelines, including written and hands-on components.
• Have the physical ability to complete the practical self-defense exam, including raising arms above the head, kicking to waist height, stabilizing another person during a controlled takedown, delivering blows with specified body parts, withstanding controlled impact, rotating the body for striking or defensive tactics, and repeatedly getting down on and up from one or both knees.
• Complete tuberculosis screening upon hire.
• Attach a resume or curriculum vitae with three professional references from employers or educational institutions.
• Verify identity and U.S. work eligibility and complete Form I-9; the state uses E-Verify and does not sponsor work visas.
• Apply online; emailed resumes or submissions are not accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Correctional nursing experience.
• Acute care or long-term nursing experience.
• Charge Nurse and/or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Document care accurately and promptly to maintain comprehensive inmate medical records.
• Transcribe reports at shift changes.
• Provide standardized patient education within established nursing guidelines and preserve patient confidentiality.
• Provide physical care and treatments, administer medications, collaborate on treatment plans, employ infection-control measures, and provide crisis intervention.
• Interview and triage offenders and provide patient and staff instruction.
• Assist physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with minor medical and surgical procedures.
• Ensure medications and supplies are ordered and restocked.
• Occasionally participate in restraining an offender, primarily for medical reasons.
• Observe and report offenders’ physical and emotional conditions, including responses to medications and treatments during triage, sick call, and emergencies.
• Perform physical and emotional assessments during triage, sick call, and emergencies using basic nursing and assessment skills and protocols.
• Promote and maintain safety and security in the clinical environment through observation and sensitive-item and contraband control, including counting syringes, needles, narcotics, and instruments and maintaining key control.
• 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.
• Work the assigned day shift, every sixth weekend, every third holiday, and weekend on-call rotation; the posting also states that work on other shifts, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Benefits

• $10,000 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.
• Class A retirement under SDRS.
• Professional development and training.

What This Job Offers

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