Registered Nurse-FT/PT

LSS of South Dakota•Sioux Falls, SD

1d•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 & Arise Youth Center – Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota (Sioux Falls) Summit Oaks and Arise Youth Center are adolescent residential programs operated by Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota and located within a shared facility in Sioux Falls. Together, the programs serve youth ages 10–17 who are facing emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. Both programs provide 24-hour structured care in a supportive, residential environment, with services designed to help youth build skills, manage challenges, and move toward stability and and long-term success. HOURS: Onsite. Full-time and Part-time opportunities available. On call as needed. Only applications submitted through our company page will be considered. Please apply at https://lsssd.org/careers/

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

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.
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.