Registered Nurse (WEEKEND NIGHT SHIFT ONLY) (JPA)

the South Dakota State Government • Sioux Falls, SD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides skilled nursing care to incarcerated offenders in various clinic settings at Jameson Prison Annex in Sioux Falls. This position is scheduled for night shifts from 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, totaling 36 hours per week. The position includes every third holiday and may include every third weekend depending on staffing. The role may be required to work any shift, weekends, and holidays.

The nurse provides physical care and treatments, administers medications, collaborates on treatment plans, uses infection-control measures, and refers new arrivals and other patients to appropriate Clinical Services staff. The nurse also responds to crises, interviews and triages offenders, provides instruction and orientation, and assists physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with minor medical and surgical procedures. The position supports the safety and security of the clinical environment and may occasionally involve assisting with offender restraints, primarily for medical reasons.

Applicants must hold a current, valid Registered Nurse license from the South Dakota Board of Nursing or a state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact. Employment is conditional on successful completion of a background investigation, drug screening, required training and examinations, and the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. New employees must also complete TB screening. A resume or curriculum vitae must be attached to the online application; emailed applications or resumes are not accepted.

Requirements

• Current, valid Registered Nurse license from the South Dakota Board of Nursing or a state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Ability to effectively treat patients daily in a variety of settings.
• Ability to follow patient confidentiality standards.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations involving offenders and/or medical situations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend English and communicate fluently in English verbally and in writing.
• Excellent discernment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and pay attention to details.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts on a full-time basis.
• Successful completion of a background investigation and urine drug screening.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position and successfully complete required written and practical self-defense examinations and CPR to AHA guidelines, including hands-on and written components.
• Physical ability to lift arms above the head, kick as high as one’s waist, stabilize another person during a controlled takedown, deliver blows with the arms, palms, and feet, withstand impact from strikes or blows, rotate the body 90 degrees with feet planted, and repeatedly get down on and up from one or both knees.
• Successful completion of TB screening upon hire.
• Must attach a resume or curriculum vitae and apply online; emailed resumes or submissions are not accepted.
• Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete Form I-9; the state uses E-Verify and 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

• Document accurately and promptly 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, collaborate on treatment plans, and employ infection-control measures.
• Refer new arrivals to appropriate Clinical Services staff and provide crisis intervention, interviews, triage, instruction, and orientation.
• Assist physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with minor medical and surgical procedures.
• Ensure medications and supplies are ordered and restocked.
• Occasionally assist with restraining an offender, primarily for medical reasons.
• Observe and report offenders’ physical and emotional condition and the effectiveness of medications and treatments during sick calls and emergencies.
• Promote and remain accountable for safety and security in the clinical environment, including sensitive-item and contraband control and counting syringes, needles, narcotics, instruments, and keys.
• 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 successfully completing the Basic Training Academy and Threat Pattern Recognition self-defense course.
• Work shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Successfully complete required self-defense and CPR training and examinations, and complete TB screening upon hire.

Benefits

• $10,000 hiring incentive; current and previous state employees do not qualify.
• Full state benefits.
• South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS) retirement benefits; the position is a member of Class A retirement.
• $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