Veterans Home RN (PRN)

the South Dakota State Government • Hot Springs, SD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Veterans Home RN provides professional nursing services in a long-term care setting at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home in Hot Springs, South Dakota. The position applies basic nursing principles, practices, and techniques in accordance with established healthcare procedures and standards, with a focus on the care of individuals. The RN is an important member of the Veterans Home team, serving South Dakota veterans and their families in an environment centered on trust, dignity, and sharing.

This is a flexible, part-time, temporary, non-benefited position that is exempt from civil service. On-the-job training is available, and new graduates are welcome. Pay is $36.72 per hour depending on experience, with additional shift pay for night or PM shifts and weekend pay. Pay rate and classification level are determined by education and experience. Responsibilities at the higher classification are similar but may involve different complexity and oversight.

Applicants must be licensed and able to work as a registered nurse in South Dakota. Successful applicants must complete a background investigation, abuse and neglect screening, and drug screening. Employment is conditional on successful drug-screening completion. The State does not sponsor work visas; hires must verify identity and U.S. work eligibility and complete Form I-9. The State uses E-Verify upon hire. Applications must be submitted online; emailed resumes or submissions are not accepted.

Requirements

• Must hold a license and be able to work as a registered nurse in South Dakota.
• All certificates and/or tests required for performance at this level must be obtained and/or completed.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practices, recent developments in professional nursing applicable to the assignment, and clinical procedures.
• Ability to keep records, follow instructions, operate a variety of medical equipment, make reports on observations, apply general nursing techniques and practices, maintain a helpful and sympathetic attitude toward patients, communicate effectively, and deal effectively with patients and staff.
• Successful applicants must undergo a background investigation and abuse and neglect screening; offers are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
• Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete Form I-9; the State uses E-Verify upon hire.
• Must apply online; emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Nurse license and an associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or three-year diploma.
• New graduates are welcome; on-the-job training is available.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services using basic nursing principles, practices, and techniques in accordance with established healthcare procedures and standards.
• Apply general nursing techniques and practices in a long-term care patient-care environment.
• Keep records and make reports on observations.
• Follow instructions and operate a variety of medical equipment.
• Maintain a helpful and sympathetic attitude toward patients.
• Communicate effectively and deal effectively with patients and staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree