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Sioux Falls, SD - USA

Hourly Salary drjobs

$ 28 - 45

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1 Vacancy

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Job ID: 31408
Agency: Department of Corrections Clinical Services
Location: Sioux Falls SD
Salary: $28.33 to $45.00 per hour depending on experience
Pay Grade: NM1
Closing Date: open until filled

*** $10000 Hiring Incentive! ***

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

*** Current and Former State Employees do NOT qualify for the Hiring Incentive ***

This is a fulltime position with the Department of Corrections. For more information on the Department of Corrections please visit .

The South Dakota Department of Corrections is hiring! Join the DOC view DOC Recruitment video here:

This is an evening position that works from 2:30 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 welltrained staff that is competent accountable and empowered and will assist you in reaching your career goals.
  • Teamwork In a teamoriented approach you will have the ability to work cooperatively with others in a friendly work environment to achieve shared goals.

What you will do:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • 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 selfcare 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) checkins and appraisals; accountable for completion of shift responsibilities for 812 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 oncall 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 participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

AND
  • Applicant must have three (3) years of fulltime experience providing patient care as a Registered Nurse.

Substitutions:
  • A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in nursing may substitute for one year of the required experience.
  • A masters degree or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in nursing may substitute for two years of the required experience.

Required Competencies:
  • ability to effectively supervise staff;
  • ability to effectively treat offender patients;
  • maintain required licensure/credentials;
  • excellent interpersonal written and oral communication skills;
  • ability to read and comprehend the English language;
  • ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
  • ability to problem solve and think critically to effectively resolve issues.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • One year or more of nursing supervisory experience;
  • Nursing experience as a Registered Nurse in a correctional environment;

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 and the candidates 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 selfdefense 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 selfdefense 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 shins 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: To be considered please attach your resume and three professional references.

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 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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