Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse ($3,200 Hiring Incentive) (Job Id 17789)
*** $3,200 Hiring Incentive ***
*** Full state benefits and SDRS retirement. ***
Join the field of Correctional Nursing at the Rapid City Community Work Center! We have a FULL-TIME Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse that works three 12 hour shifts per week. Correctional health nurses work autonomously to provide health care to an underserved population in a secure environment. Nurses are involved in diverse care such as chronic care maintenance, acute care, emergency response, behavioral health needs, long-term and geriatric care, and drug and alcohol withdrawal. These are provided in a clinic environment and also include specialty cares via telehealth. Nurses will have a set schedule and be included in a weekend rotation. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and climb up to five flights of stairs.
Please visit our website at https://doh.sd.gov/corrections/ for further information about the Department of Health - Correctional Health.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
Licenses and Certifications:
Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of South Dakota, CPR certified.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- strong nursing assessment skills, critical thinking skills, initiative, team-oriented, and communication skills.
Knowledge of:
- the principles and techniques of patient care;
- hospital and clinic routine and procedures;
- IV therapy;
- the care and use of medical equipment and supplies.
Ability to:
- evaluate client behaviors, symptoms, and effects of medications;
- follow directions;
- prepare and maintain records, charts, and reports;
- apply nursing techniques as delegated by physicians or registered nurses;
- establish and maintain effective relationships with patients and staff;
- direct and monitor direct care personnel.