Job ID: 30128 Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs Michael J Fitzmaurice Veterans Home Location: Hot Springs Salary: $33.37 $39.14 per hour depending on experience plus $5.00 per hour shift pay for night shifts / plus $1.50 per hour weekend pay. Pay Grade: N1 N2 Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a fulltime night shift position with the Department of Veterans Affairs Michael J Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs please visit .
The Veterans Home RN is an important and valuable member to the South Dakota Veterans Home by taking care of Americas Heroes by providing professional nursing services that require the application of basic nursing principles practices and techniques that follow established healthcare procedures and standards. Successful candidates work in a longterm care setting at the South Dakota State Veterans Home and operate in a patient care environment where the focus is on the healthcare of individuals. Pay rate and classification level will be determined by combination of education and experience. Responsibilities in the higher classification will be similar; however complexity and oversight may change.
Potential of reduced tuition for continuing education and some flexibility of shift may be available. Onsite lowcost housing may be available. The cost is dependent on square footage.
Licenses and Certifications: Must be licensed and able to work as a registered nurse in South Dakota.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Registered Nurse License and associate degree bachelor degree or 3year diploma. New graduates welcome. Onthejob training is available. All certificates and/or tests required for performance at this level must be obtained and/or completed.
Knowledge of:
Professional Nursing Theory and practices;
recent development in the field of professional nursing applicable to the area of assignment;
clinical procedures.
Ability to:
keep records;
follow instructions;
operate a variety of medical equipment;
make reports on observations;
apply general nursing techniques and practices;
maintain a helpful and sympathetic attitude toward patients;
communicate effectively;
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 .
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 I9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using EVerify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option 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: 605.773.3148 Email: An Equal Opportunity Employer
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