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Job ID: 25947
Agency: Department of Corrections - Correctional Health
Location: Pierre - South Dakota Women's Prison
Salary: $32.43 - $38.02 per hour, depending on experience. Plus $5.00 night/$1.50 weekend differential and potential for overtime.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
*** Full state benefits and SDRS retirement. ***
Join the field of Correctional Nursing at the South Dakota Women's Prison! We have a full-time position that works three 12 hour shifts per week and no rotating shifts.
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; Special Populations; Behavioral Health; Telemedicine. This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Corrections. Please visit our website at for further information about the Department of Corrections.
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, 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. Licenses and Certifications:
Must be licensed or be eligible to license as a Registered Nurse (RN) The Ideal Candidate Will Have: strong nursing assessment skill, critical thinking skills, initiative, team oriented, and communication skills. Knowledge of:
Department of Corrections and Health policies and procedures; effective scheduling techniques; NCCHC guidelines; Clinical procedures. Ability to:
keep records and charts; follow oral and written instructions; communicate information clearly and concisely; make reports on observations; instruct or train nursing and patient care staff; establish and maintain effective relationships with patients and staff. Additional Requirements: Please attach a resume or Curriculum Vitae with three professional references (employer or educational).
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
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"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
