Registered Nurse; RN - Night Shift

Department of Corrections – Correctional Health

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Location:

Pierre, South Dakota Women’s Prison | Shift: Night shift 6:00 pm – 6:30 am.

Salary: $34.00 to $39.00 per hour, depending on experience, plus $5.00 night differential, $1.50 weekend differential, and potential overtime. Benefits include full‑state benefits, SDRS retirement, $0 premium employee health insurance, eleven paid holidays, vacation and sick leave accrual, dental and vision insurance.

• Document patient care accurately and timely to maintain comprehensive inmate medical records.
• Transcribe reports at change of shifts.
• Provide standardized patient education within established nursing guidelines.
• Preserve confidentiality of inmate information.
• Provide physical care and treatments, administer medications, collaborate on treatment plans, employ infection control measures, provide crisis intervention, interview and triage offenders, and instruct patients and staff.
• Assist physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with minor medical and surgical procedures.
• Order and restock medications and supplies.
• Participate in restraining offenders for medical reasons as needed.
• Observe and report physical and emotional condition of offenders, evaluating medication effectiveness during triage, sick call, and emergencies.
• Perform assessments of offenders during triage, sick call, and emergency situations using basic nursing and assessment skills.
• Ensure safety and security of the clinical environment, control contraband, and manage item counts such as syringes, needles, narcotics, instruments, and keys.
• Operate clinical equipment available in the assigned unit.
• Report security or safety violations via the report writing process.
• Attend and complete required training programs, including Basic Training Academy and Threat Pattern Recognition self‑defense course.

• Current, valid registered nurse license from the South Dakota Board of Nursing or a state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Ability to treat patients on a daily basis in various settings.
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality standards.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations involving offenders and/or medical issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient reading, comprehension, and verbal communication in English.
• Strong discernment and decision‑making skills.
• Attention to detail and adherence to instructions.
• Willingness to work full‑time shifts, including weekends and holidays.

• Correctional nursing experience.
• Experience in acute or long‑term care.
• Charge nurse or supervisory experience.

• Job offers contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, urine drug screen, and medical screening.
• Candidates may be required to carry Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray if desired and must complete a written and practical self‑defense exam and CPR to AHA guidelines.
• TB screening required upon hire.
• This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act and is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
• The State of South Dakota offers a $0 premium employee health insurance option, eleven paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision and other insurance options, and retirement benefits under Class A SDRS.

Equal Opportunity Employer.