Veterans Home LPN (Night Shift)

State of South Dakota • Hot Springs, SD

172d • $26 - $30

About The Position

This is a full-time Night Shift position with the Department of Veterans Affairs. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, please visit https://vetaffairs.sd.gov/. Every day is Veterans Day at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Homes. We serve South Dakota Veterans and their families through quality health care in an environment and community of trust, dignity and sharing in our beautiful facility located in lovely Hot Springs, South Dakota. At the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Homes, we not only consider it our duty to provide the highest level of care to those who answered our nation's call, we believe it is an honor. As a long-term care facility, our beautiful home offers 70 private nursing care units and 23 units for independent living. You will enjoy caring for America's Heroes while maintaining your own work-life balance. This position provides patient care within the scope of practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by preparing and administering prescribed medications and treatments, IV therapies, maintaining medical records, and monitoring work of subordinates to ensure quality care is provided and in compliance with patient care procedures and department policies. The role requires the application of basic nursing principles, practices, and techniques following established healthcare procedures and standards. Employees in this role usually operate in a patient care environment where the focus is on the healthcare of individuals. To be successful in this role, employees seek guidance and advice from more experienced colleagues and are focused on gaining the knowledge and experience to perform more independently and participate in work of higher complexity. Incumbent works in a long-term care setting at the South Dakota State Veterans Home.

Requirements

• Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or eligible to be licensed in the State of South Dakota.
• All certificates and/or tests required for performance at this level must be obtained and/or completed.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practices.
• Knowledge of recent developments in the field of professional nursing applicable to the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of clinical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care within the scope of practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Administer IV therapies.
• Maintain medical records.
• Monitor work of subordinates to ensure quality care is provided.
• Ensure compliance with patient care procedures and department policies.
• Apply basic nursing principles, practices, and techniques.

Benefits

• $0 premium employee health insurance option.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual.
• Dental and vision insurance options.
• Retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed