Licensed Practical Nurse; RCCF

Job Summary

The Department of Corrections of South Dakota is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide skilled nursing care for incarcerated offenders at the Rapid City Women's Prison Facility (RCCF). This is a full‑time, 40‑hour per week position with flexible scheduling, including night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Salary: $25.73 to $34.03 per hour, depending on experience.

• Maintain accurate and timely medical records for offenders.
• Provide standardized patient education within established nursing guidelines.
• Transcribe reports at shift changes and preserve confidentiality.
• Administer medications, assist with treatments, and collaborate on treatment plans.
• Assist physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with minor medical and surgical procedures.
• Ensure ordering and restocking of medications and supplies.
• Participate in restraining offenders for medical reasons when required.
• Observe and report the physical and emotional condition of offenders during sick call and emergencies.
• Promote safety and security of the clinical environment, including contraband control and key management.
• Operate clinical equipment as available in the assigned work unit.
• Inform supervisors of any security or safety violations through proper reporting.
• Attend required training programs such as Basic Training Academy and Threat Pattern Recognition self‑defense course.

• Current, valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse from the South Dakota Board of Nursing.

• Daily patient treatment in diverse settings.
• Adherence to patient confidentiality standards.
• Rapid response to emergency situations involving offenders and medical conditions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reading, comprehension, and fluent verbal and written English.
• Strong decision‑making and detail orientation.
• Ability 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 screening, and tuberculosis screening.
• Ability to carry Oleoresin Capsicum spray if desired, including successful written and practical self‑defense exam and CPR certification per AHA guidelines.
• Compliance with the state’s drug‑free workplace policy.
• This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
• This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
• The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas; all hires must verify U.S. work‑eligibility.

Employees are eligible for no‑premium employee health insurance, eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental and vision coverage, and a Class A retirement plan under the South Dakota Retirement System.

“An Equal Opportunity Employer.”