Charge NurseCRN

The South Dakota State Government

Job Location:

Yankton, SD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job ID: 34125
Agency: Department of Social Services / Human Services Center
Location: Yankton SD
Salary: $41.38 DOE; plus $2.00 per hour PM shift differential $5.00 per hour NOC shift differential $1.50 per hour weekend differential
Pay Grade: NM1
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Department of Social Services / Human Services Center. For more information on the Human Services Center please visit .

The Nursing Manager I (Charge Nurse) oversees nursing care on an assigned shift or area by supervising nursing practices and/or staff assessing the needs of patients and implementing appropriate nursing interventions determining if a physicians attention is necessary and following physicians orders to ensure medical care is provided to individuals with mental illnesses according to standard nursing practices and agency policy.

This position works a combination of evening and night hours including every sixth weekend and every sixth holiday along with flexible hours to allow for training and monthly charge nurse meetings. Primary work hours will be between 2:30 p.m. - 2:30 a.m.

Licenses and Certifications:

Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the State of South Dakota.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Knowledge of:

professional nursing theory and practices;
recent developments in the field of professional nursing applicable to the area of assignment;
treatment planning;
clinical procedures
psychiatric treatment and counseling techniques;
serious emotional disturbances mental illness and chemical dependency;
methods of supervision of adults and adolescents in an in-patient psychiatric treatment facility.

Ability to:

communicate goals and expectations to team members;
write and develop treatment plans upon admission;
create a positive work environment that maximizes the strengths of members and focuses on individual and team developmental areas in order to increase the capability of staff and to ensure delivery of quality care;
engage in effective people management activities such as interviewing hiring and training including personnel actions such as performance reviews and corrective action to ensure adequate and competent staff;
coordinate team and all activities including assigning and reviewing work with the aim of providing the highest quality of care and
integrate team activities to resolve both routine and complex issues and situations;
supervise and monitor the performance of individual team members providing guidance and coaching and motivating them to achieve their performance objectives;
keep records and charts;
follow oral and written instructions;
communicate clearly and concisely;
operate a variety of medical equipment;
make reports on observations;
apply general nursing techniques and practices;
instruct or train nursing and direct care staff;
maintain a helpful and sympathetic attitude toward patients;
deal tactfully 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 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 $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 here . 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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professional nursing theory and practices;
recent developments in the field of professional nursing applicable to the area of assignment;
treatment planning;
clinical procedures
psychiatric treatment and counseling techniques;
serious emotional disturbances mental illness and chemical dependency;
methods of supervision of adults and adolescents in an in-patient psychiatric treatment facility.

Ability to:

communicate goals and expectations to team members;
write and develop treatment plans upon admission;
create a positive work environment that maximizes the strengths of members and focuses on individual and team developmental areas in order to increase the capability of staff and to ensure delivery of quality care;
engage in effective people management activities such as interviewing hiring and training including personnel actions such as performance reviews and corrective action to ensure adequate and competent staff;
coordinate team and all activities including assigning and reviewing work with the aim of providing the highest quality of care and
integrate team activities to resolve both routine and complex issues and situations;
supervise and monitor the performance of individual team members providing guidance and coaching and motivating them to achieve their performance objectives;
keep records and charts;
follow oral and written instructions;
communicate clearly and concisely;
operate a variety of medical equipment;
make reports on observations;
apply general nursing techniques and practices;
instruct or train nursing and direct care staff;
maintain a helpful and sympathetic attitude toward patients;
deal tactfully with patients and staff.