Registered Nurse (RN) - Night Shift

Job

Agency:
Department of Corrections
- Correctional Health

Location:

Pierre
- South Dakota Women's Prison

Salary: $34.00 to $39.00 per hour, plus $5.00 night differential, $1.50 weekend differential, and potential for overtime. Pay Grade: N2.

Shift: 6:00 pm to 6:30 am (night shift), three 12‑hour shifts per week.

• Document patient information accurately and in a timely manner to provide comprehensive inmate medical records.
• Transcribe reports during change of shifts.
• Provide standardized patient education within established nursing guidelines.
• Preserve confidentiality of inmate records.
• 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 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 protocols.
• 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 as 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.

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.

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.

Individuals selected for the position have the opportunity to carry Oleoresin Capsicum (OC/pepper spray). 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 successfully complete CPR to AHA guidelines (practical/hands‑on portion as well as written exam).

TB screening is required of all new employees upon hire.

• Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist.
• Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled takedown.
• Use arms, palms of hands, and feet to deliver blows.
• Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows.
• Rotate body 90° with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic.
• Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions.

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