Registered Nurse; RN I or II

Position Details

Job

Agency:
Department of Social Services / Human Services Center

Location:

Yankton, SD

Salary: $34.26 – $40.27 hourly, depending on qualifications

Shift Differential: $2.00 pm shift, $5.00 night shift, $1.50 weekend shift, $1.00 Geriatric pay, $2.00 Adolescent pay

Pay Grade: N1 or N2

Open Until Filled

Registered Nurses provide health care for psychiatric and chemically dependent individuals by assessing needs and implementing appropriate nursing interventions for patients, determining if a physician's attention is necessary, and following orders given by a physician to ensure patients' health care needs are met.

Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Dakota. Nursing level will be determined based on education and experience.

• Professional nursing theory and practices.
• Recent developments in the field of professional nursing applicable to the area of assignment.
• Clinical procedures.

• Keep records and charts.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate information clearly and concisely.
• Operate a variety of medical equipment.
• Make reports on observations.
• Apply general nursing techniques and practices.
• Maintain a helpful and sympathetic attitude toward patients.
• Lift 75 lbs.
• Deal effectively with patients and staff.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.

Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

• Flexible schedules.
• Great benefits.
• Guaranteed hours.
• $5,000 hiring incentive.
• $0 premium employee health insurance option.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual.
• Dental, vision, and other insurance options.
• Class A retirement under SDRS.
• Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

“An Equal Opportunity Employer”