Licensed Practical Nurse; RCCF

Full‑time, 40‑hour weekly position providing skilled nursing care for inmates in a women’s correctional facility.

• Document patient information accurately and in a timely manner to maintain comprehensive medical records.
• Provide standardized patient education within established nursing guidelines.
• Transcribe reports at shift change.
• Preserve confidentiality of all patient information.
• Provide physical care, administer medications, collaborate on treatment plans, employ infection control measures, and provide referrals to appropriate clinical staff for new arrivals, crisis intervention, triage, and orientation.
• Assist physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with minor medical and surgical procedures.
• Order and restock medications and supplies.
• Participate in restraining an offender for medical reasons when required.
• Observe and report the physical and emotional condition of inmates, including the effectiveness of medications and treatments during sick calls and emergencies.
• Promote safety and security of the clinical environment through conscientious observation and contraband control, including counting syringes, needles, narcotics, instruments, and key control.
• Operate a variety of clinical equipment as dictated by the assigned work unit.
• Report any security or safety violations through the written reporting process.
• Attend training programs as assigned, including successful completion of the Basic Training Academy and Threat Pattern Recognition self‑defense course.
• Work any shift, weekends, and holidays as required.

• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the South Dakota Board of Nursing.

• Ability to effectively treat patients daily in a variety of settings.
• Ability to follow patient confidentiality standards.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations involving inmates and/or medical conditions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient reading and comprehension of the English language.
• Fluent verbal and written English communication.
• Strong discernment and decision‑making skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Capacity to work a variety of shifts on a full‑time basis.

• Intravenous certification.
• Long‑term and acute care experience.
• Prior LPN experience in a correctional environment.

• Successful completion of a background investigation, urine drug screen, and proven ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Disposition to carry Oleoresin Capsicum (OC/pepper spray) if desired, with successful completion of a written and practical self‑defense exam and CPR to AHA guidelines, including the practical/hands‑on portion.
• Ability to complete the practical self‑defense exam, which includes lifting arms above the head, executing controlled takedowns, delivering blows with arms and feet, enduring impact, rotating body 90°, and performing repeated kneeling and standing motions.
• TB screening required for all new employees upon hire.

Offers a $0 premium employee health insurance option, eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits as a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas; all hired employees must verify U.S. work eligibility.