Registered Nurse; DAY SHIFT ; SDSP

Job

Agency:
Department of Corrections - Clinical and Correctional Services

Location:

Sioux Falls, SD

Salary: $33.24-$38.97 Hourly, depending on qualifications (+$5.00 night/$1.50 weekend differential)

Pay Grade: N2

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

This position provides skilled nursing care for the incarcerated offender in various clinic settings; this is a DAY SHIFT position at the South Dakota State Penitentiary. This position will work every third weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) and every third holiday.

Hiring Incentive: $10,000.

Full state benefits and SDRS retirement.

Current and Previous State Employees do NOT qualify for the Hiring Incentive.

• Creativity – We are always looking for innovative ideas to help us achieve improved outcomes.
• Making a difference – You will have an opportunity to make a difference in the life of fellow South Dakotans.
• Professional development – We provide valuable trainings to ensure well‑trained staff that is competent, accountable, and empowered and will assist you in reaching your career goals.
• Teamwork – In a team‑oriented approach, you will have the ability to work cooperatively with others in a friendly work environment to achieve shared goals.

• Document in a accurate and timely manner to provide comprehensive inmate medical records.
• Transcribe reports at change of shifts.
• Provide standardized patient education within established nursing guidelines.
• Preserve confidentiality.
• Provide physical care and treatments, administer medications, collaborate on treatment plans, employ infection control measures, provide crisis intervention, interview and triage offenders and perform patient and staff instruction.
• Assist physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with minor medical and surgical procedures.
• Ensure ordering and restocking of medications and supplies.
• May occasionally be required to participate in restraining an offender primarily for medical reasons.
• Observe and report the physical and emotional condition of offenders including effectiveness of medications and treatments during triage, sick call, and emergency situations.
• Perform physical and emotional assessments of offenders during triage, sick‑call, and emergency situations, employing basic nursing and assessment skills and protocol.
• Promote and be accountable for safety and security of the clinical environment through conscientious observations and sensitive item/contraband control including counting syringes, needles, narcotics, instruments, and key control.
• Operate a variety of clinical equipment dictated by the type of equipment available in the assigned work unit.
• Inform supervisor of any violations of security or safety through the report writing process.
• Attend training programs as assigned, including successful completion of the Basic Training Academy and Threat Pattern Recognition self‑defense course.
• Position may be required to work any shift, weekends, and holidays.

• Applicant must possess a current, valid license as a Registered Nurse from the South Dakota Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

• Ability to effectively treat patients on a daily basis 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 the English language.
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both 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.

• Correctional nursing experience.
• Acute Care or Long Term nursing experience.
• Charge Nurse and/or supervisory experience.

The SD DOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, urine drug screen and the candidate's ability to perform the essential…