Nurse Supervisor; Jameson Prison Annex

40.00 - 50.00 US per hour

Agency:
Department of Corrections - Clinical Services

Location:

Sioux Falls, SD - Jameson Prison Annex
Salary: $40.00 to $50.00 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: NM1
Closing Date: open until filled

*** Full state benefits and SDRS retirement ***

This is a full-time position with the Department of Corrections. For more information on the Department of Corrections, please visithttp://doc.sd.gov .

This is a Night Shift position, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

The Nurse Supervisor (NM1) within the South Dakota Department of Corrections (SD DOC) is accountable for implementing nursing policies and procedures that align with best practices and meet regulatory requirements. They work closely with the Health Services Administrator (HSA) to promote high standards of care and support the professional development of nursing staff to provide quality care to patients in various clinical settings.

Why the Department of Corrections?
At the Department of Corrections (DOC), we have an opportunity to make a difference. As a Department of Corrections employee, you will have a chance to experience:

• Creativity – We are always looking for innovative ideas to help us achieve improved outcomes.
• Making a difference – You will have an opportunity to make a difference in the life of fellow South Dakotans.
• Professional development – We provide valuable trainings to ensure well-trained staff that is competent, accountable, and empowered and will assist you in reaching your career goals.
• Teamwork – In a team-oriented approach, you will have the ability to work cooperatively with others in a friendly work environment to achieve shared goals.

What you will do:

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Reviews and ensures compliance of SD DOC policies, clinical standards, nursing protocols, and clinical documentation.
• Monitor and facilitate progressive patient care through team approach.
• Delivers patient education to include demonstrating and explaining self-care techniques, anticipating possible complications of treatments, informing about desired and undesirable side effects of medication and treatments, and listening to offender concerns.
• Assists Health Services Administrator (HSA) and Clinical Compliance & Education Specialist (CCES) in maintaining clinical skills of licensed nursing staff and unlicensed assistive personnel while ensuring tasks performed are within scope of licensure.
• Identifies and addresses potential problems, establishes priorities and proposes corrective actions.
• Promotes and is 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.
• Responsible for payroll, scheduling, and Continuous Performance Communication (CPC) check-ins and appraisals; accountable for completion of shift responsibilities for 8-12 hours per day; point person for daily clinic operations and decisions; assigns nursing staff, coordinates staff orientation, and rearranges and reorganizes clinic routines as needed, assists in hiring, participates in promotional examinations and disciplinary recommendations.
• Recommends, implements, and monitors compliance with policies and procedures; functions as an on-call supervisor and as such arranges for coverage when appropriate and approves overtime.
• Maintains unit cleanliness while ensuring appropriate stock levels of medical supplies and equipment maintenance.
• Coordinates patient care with other departments/agencies/vendors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Applicant must possess a current, valid license as a Registered Nurse from the South Dakota Board of Nursing or any state…