Nurse; LPN​/LVN or RN

South Dakota Urban Indian Health, Inc. is a mission-driven nonprofit healthcare organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care through two full-time primary care clinics serving Native and urban communities across South Dakota. Headquartered in Pierre and operating in partnership with the Indian Health Service, SDUIH is committed to advancing the health, wellness, and quality of life of the communities it serves.

Joining SDUIH means becoming part of our Tiwahe — our family. We foster a supportive and empowering workplace culture built on equitable pay, flexibility, professional growth, and employee wellness. Our team members are valued as essential contributors to meaningful, community-centered healthcare transformation.

SDUIH employees enjoy traditional benefits, such as:

• Health Insurance – SDUIH pays 72% of the premium
• Life Insurance – SDUIH provides $25,000, employees can purchase additional
• PTO, Sick, and Wellness leave
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability provided by SDUIH
• Paid holidays each year
• Participation in a 401(k) with a company match

The SDUIH Nursing Team takes a collaborative and unique approach to caring for our patients, that focuses on the individual’s needs, preferences, and values. As the RN or LPN/LVN your role will include direct observation of the patient, contributing to health assessments, recording of symptoms, behaviors, needs, as well as correct and timely reporting to the Medical Provider team. The RN or LPN/LVN may be responsible for administering over the counter (OTC) medications or Immunizations and assist with procedures or treatments, as well as document care given in the patient’s EHR.

An SDUIH RN or LPN/LVN must correctly interpret orders; handle routine over the counter (OTC) medications and Immunizations; occasionally provide needed urgent or emergent care; assess, plan, implement, and evaluate quality control checks on Lab equipment or other medical equipment, after appropriate training. Determine medical or other supply needs, in collaboration with other members of the nursing staff. Decision-making authority regarding diagnosis, referral, and/or treatment for SDUIH patients is referred to the Medical Provider team.

The RN or LPN/LVN must work effectively within the Nursing and Inter-Professional Team, while promoting open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve the highest quality patient care, while upholding the organizational Mission & Values.

Nursing staff will provide direct patient care that is safe, reliable, efficient, effective, and within their scope of practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, to ensure quality care is provided that is culturally appropriate, mission aligned and in compliance with SDUIH patient care procedures and program policies.

• Must possess current Nursing License (RN or LPN) or provide documentation of Nursing Endorsement (LVN) through the South Dakota State Board of Nursing, with no history of Board violations or issues.
• Pass a federal background check. Must not have any felony convictions that relate to the Indian Child Welfare Act.
• Provide Indian Preference documentation if claimed.
• Be a positive role model for the community and others.

• Private, local, state and federal resources for the treatment and care of patients.
• Current documentation and coding (ICD-10 & CPT).
• Federal reporting requirements, i.e. Government Performance Reporting Act (GPRA) and UDS requirements.
• HIPAA and OSHA rules and requirements.

• Enforce HIPAA requirements and maintain confidentiality.
• Assist in performing direct patient care and diagnostic…