Registered Nurse; Rapid Center

Overview

This position provides skilled nursing care for the incarcerated offender in various clinic settings.

Job

Agency:
Department of Corrections - Clinical and Correctional Services

Location:

Rapid City - RCMC

Salary: $38.00 to $44.00 per hour, depending on experience; differential: $5.00 night / $1.50 weekend; potential for overtime

Closing Date: open until filled

• Document in an accurate and timely manner 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, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants 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 the 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, 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 clinical equipment as available in the assigned work unit
• Inform supervisor of any violations of safety or security through the report writing process
• 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 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 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.

• Attach a resume or Curriculum Vitae with three professional references (employer or educational)
• National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC): submit if possessed; otherwise not required to be considered
• TB screening is required for all new employees upon hire
• Arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment; successful background check and screenings are conditions of employment

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 does not sponsor work visas. All persons hired must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. E-Verify will be used upon hire. The State offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance options, holidays, vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and more.

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South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone:
Email: careers.us

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Equal Opportunity Employer