Registered Nurse; Straight Weekend NIGHT SHIFT; SDSP

Overview

Job
Agency:
Department of Corrections - Clinical and Correctional Services

Location:

Sioux Falls, SD - SD State Penitentiary
Salary: $33.24 - $38.97 per hour, depending on qualifications (base rate + 15% weekend differential). Pay Grade: N1
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
The position provides skilled nursing care for the incarcerated offender in various clinic settings and is a STRAIGHT WEEKEND NIGHT SHIFT position at the South Dakota State Penitentiary.

For more information about the Department of Corrections, visit doc.sd.gov. The Department also offers a $10,000 Hiring Incentive, full state benefits and SDRS retirement. Current and previous state employees do not qualify for the Hiring Incentive.

Why the Department of Corrections?
At the DOC, you will have opportunities such as:

• Creativity – innovative ideas to improve outcomes;
• Making a difference – impact on fellow South Dakotans;
• Professional development – trainings to support career goals;
• Teamwork – a cooperative, team-oriented work environment.

Registered nurses are responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Document accurately and timely 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 participate in restraining an offender primarily for medical reasons;
• Observe and report the physical and emotional condition of offenders including treatment effectiveness during triage, sick call, and emergencies;
• Perform physical and emotional assessments of offenders during triage, sick-call, and emergency situations, using basic nursing and assessment skills;
• Promote safety and security of the clinical environment through observations and contraband control, including counting syringes, needles, narcotics, instruments, and key control;
• Operate a variety of clinical equipment available in the unit;
• Inform supervisor of any violations of security or safety via report writing;
• Attend training programs, including Basic Training Academy and Threat Pattern Recognition self-defense course;
• This 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 daily in various 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 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 functions of the position.

Individuais selected for the position may have the opportunity to carry Oleoresin Capsicum (OC/pepper spray) if desired. If OC spray is carried, the staff carrying OC spray will be required to have direct (level
1) exposure during the training program. Selected individuals must successfully complete a written and practical self-defense exam and CPR to AHA…