Registered Nurse-FT/PT

LSS of South Dakota•Sioux Falls, SD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota is seeking a Registered Nurse to support youth ages 10–17 at Summit Oaks and Arise Youth Center, adolescent residential programs in Sioux Falls. The programs provide 24-hour structured care for youth facing emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. The role provides hands-on medical oversight, collaborates with clinical providers, and serves as a resource for youth and staff in a clean, organized, supportive environment. The position is onsite, with full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities available, and may require on-call availability as needed. Pay is $33.00 per hour.

Requirements

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in South Dakota.
Associate degree or higher.
At least one year of nursing experience.
Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one with approved driver status.
At least 21 years old.
Ability to complete orientation training according to agency program standards.
Successful completion of agency background checks, including checks for criminal convictions, behavior harmful toward children, spousal abuse, and drug or sex crimes.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Medicaid, IHS, and insurance management systems is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Administer medications and provide ongoing training, oversight, and monitoring for medication-certified staff.
Maintain the security of medications.
Support physicians, psychiatrists, or psychologists in managing youth’s ongoing needs.
Maintain the comfort and safety of youth residents.
Take and assess temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess residents’ conditions.
Coordinate scheduled medication inventories with the pharmacy.
Schedule medical, dental, and eye appointments and follow-ups as needed.
May transport youth to medical appointments.

Benefits

$600 hiring bonus for external candidates only (full-time roles).
PTO time frontload of up to 24 hours for benefit-eligible employees.
Eight paid holidays.
401(k) with a 3% employer match.
Four Wellmark BCBS medical plan options, with HSA and FSA options.
Dental and vision plans.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship.
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
Part-time and PRN employees: 401(k) with a 3% match, employee recognition, and Employee Assistance Program.
$300 hiring bonus for external part-time candidates only.