Registered Nurse (NIGHT SHIFT ONLY) (JPA)

the South Dakota State Government • Sioux Falls, SD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The South Dakota Department of Corrections is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care to incarcerated offenders in various clinic settings at Jameson Prison Annex in Sioux Falls. This is a night-shift position, normally 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with positions scheduled for 36 hours per week. The role may require work on any shift, weekends, and holidays; the posting states every third holiday and possibly every third weekend depending on staffing.

The nurse provides and documents patient care, education, treatments, and medications; supports treatment planning and clinical procedures; and responds to sick calls, emergencies, and other patient needs. The role also entails maintaining confidentiality, infection control, and the safety and security of the clinical environment. Successful applicants must complete required background and drug screenings, training, self-defense testing, and CPR requirements. The position offers a $10,000 hiring incentive for eligible applicants, full state benefits, and SDRS retirement. Current and former state employees are not eligible for the hiring incentive.

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 effectively on a daily basis in a variety of settings.
• Follow patient confidentiality standards.
• Respond to emergencies involving offenders and/or medical situations.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Read and comprehend English and communicate fluently in English, verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate sound discernment and decision-making skills.
• Follow instructions and pay attention to details.
• Be able to work full time across a variety of shifts.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and urine drug screening; offers are contingent on these screenings and the ability to perform essential job functions.
• Successfully complete CPR to AHA guidelines, including practical/hands-on and written portions.
• Successfully complete written and practical self-defense exams and be physically able to perform the listed self-defense movements and exercises.
• Complete tuberculosis screening upon hire.
• Attach a resume or curriculum vitae to the online application; emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
• Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete Form I-9; the state does not sponsor work visas.

Nice To Haves

• Intravenous certification.
• Long-term and acute-care experience.
• Experience as an RN in a correctional environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and promptly document care to maintain comprehensive offender medical records.
• Provide standardized patient education within established nursing guidelines.
• Transcribe reports at shift changes and preserve patient confidentiality.
• Provide physical care and treatments, administer medications, and collaborate on treatment plans.
• Employ infection-control measures and refer new arrivals to appropriate Clinical Services staff.
• Conduct crisis intervention, interviews, and offender triage; provide instruction and orientation.
• Assist physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with minor medical and surgical procedures.
• Order and restock medications and supplies.
• Observe and report offenders’ physical and emotional conditions, including the effectiveness of medications and treatments during sick calls and emergencies.
• Promote and maintain clinical safety and security through observation and control of sensitive items and contraband, including counting syringes, needles, narcotics, instruments, and keys.
• Operate clinical equipment available in the assigned work unit.
• Inform a supervisor of security or safety violations through the report-writing process.
• Attend assigned training, including successful completion of the Basic Training Academy and Threat Pattern Recognition self-defense course.
• May participate in restraining an offender, primarily for medical reasons.

Benefits

• $10,000 hiring incentive for eligible applicants; current and former state employees do not qualify.
• Full state benefits and SDRS retirement; the position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
• $0-premium employee health insurance option.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Vacation and sick leave accrual.
• Dental, vision, and other insurance options.

What This Job Offers

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