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Location: US - South Dakota - Sioux Falls
Category: Medical
Posted: May 11, 2024
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Job ID: 26845
Agency: Department of Corrections - Clinical and Correctional Services
Location: Sioux Falls
Salary: $25.10 - 33.08 per hour, depending on experience; $5.00 night/$1.50 weekend differential and potential for overtime
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

* $10,000 Hiring Incentive! * * Full state benefits and SDRS retirement * * Current State Employees do NOT qualify for the Hiring Incentive * About the South Dakota DOC:

The South Dakota Department of Corrections is responsible for the management of the state adult prison system, the state adult parole system, and the state juvenile corrections system. This includes juveniles committed to the Department of Corrections and placed in residential out-of-home placement, as well as youth that have completed their correctional placement and are on supervised release known as aftercare. The primary mission of the South Dakota Department of Corrections is to protect the public by providing safe and secure incarceration, effective community supervision, and evidence-based rehabilitation programs. The department strives to empower offenders to make positive changes, reduce recidivism, and facilitate their successful reintegration into society. For more information about the South Dakota Department of Corrections, please visit: .

Benefits:
  • 15 days/120hrs Vacation Leave
  • 14 days/112hrs Sick Leave
  • 12 weeks Paid Family Leave
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Employee health insurance includes a plan with a $0 premium for employee-only coverage
  • Group rates on family medical coverage, dental, vision, long & short-term disability insurance
  • 6% Fully Matched Retirement Plan
  • No State Income Tax
  • And Many More!
Position Overview: Join the field of Correctional Nursing at the South Dakota State Penitentiary! We have a FULL-TIME position that works three 12-hour shifts per week with a FLEXIBLE schedule that includes a weekend/holiday rotation.

Correctional Health nurses work for the SD Department of Corrections in a secure clinic environment and provide health care to an underserved population. Nurses are involved in diverse cares such as:
  • Emergencies;
  • Acute Care/Infirmary Care;
  • Long Term Care;
  • OB/GYN;
  • Special Populations;
  • Behavioral Health;
  • Telemedicine.

All candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and climb stairs.

Licenses and Certifications:

Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of South Dakota, CPR certified.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
  • strong nursing assessment skill, critical thinking skills, initiative, team-oriented, and communication skills.

Knowledge of:
  • the principles and techniques of patient care;
  • hospital and clinic routine and procedures;
  • IV therapy;
  • the care and use of medical equipment and supplies.

Ability to:
  • evaluate client behaviors, symptoms, and effects of medications;
  • follow directions;
  • prepare and maintain records, charts, and reports;
  • apply nursing techniques as delegated by physicians or registered nurses;
  • establish and maintain effective relationships with patients and staff;
  • direct and monitor direct care personnel.

Conditions of Employment:
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 (UDS) and the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Individuals selected for the position will have the opportunity to carry Oleoresin Capsicum (OC/pepper spray) if desired. If OC spray is carried, the staff carrying OC spay will be required to have direct (level 1) exposure during the training program. Individuals selected for the position must successfully complete a written and practical self-defense exam and successfully complete CPR to AHA guidelines - this includes successful completion of the practical/hands on portion as well as the written exam. Selected individuals must possess the physical ability to successfully complete the practical self-defense exam, which involves the following:
  • Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;
  • Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;
  • Use arms, palms of hands, and feet to deliver blows;
  • Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;
  • Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;
  • Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions;

Additionally, TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.

Additional Requirements: Please attach a Curriculum Vitae with your application.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

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

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online:
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.#.# Email: . @state.sd.us

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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