Veterans LPN; PRN

Overview

Job
Agency:
Department of Veterans Affairs - Michael J. Fitzmaurice Veterans Home

Location:

Hot Springs
Salary: $27.61, depending upon experience, plus $5.00 per hour night shift pay / $1.00 per hour pm shift pay / plus $1.50 per hour weekend pay
Pay Grade: GH
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

This is a flexible, part-time position at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home. We serve South Dakota Veterans and their families through quality health care in a environment of trust, dignity and sharing in our facility located in Hot Springs, South Dakota.

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 applies basic nursing principles, practices, and techniques following established healthcare procedures and standards.

Employees work in a patient care environment focused on healthcare of individuals, seek guidance from more experienced colleagues, and aim to gain knowledge and experience to perform more independently and participate in higher complexity work. Incumbent works in a long-term care setting at the South Dakota State Veterans Home.

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. On the job training is available.

• Professional Nursing Theory and practices;
• recent developments in the field of professional nursing applicable to the area of assignment;
• clinical procedures.

• 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;
• deal effectively with patients and staff.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

Please note this is a temporary, non-benefited position, exempt from civil service.

Must apply online at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). You must apply online; emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone:
Email: careers.us
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"An Equal Opportunity Employer"