Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Part-time(Job Id 14261)
Job ID: 14261
Agency: Department of Social Services/South Dakota Human Services/Geriatrics
Salary: $20.54-$23.78 per hour, depending on experience; plus shift pay; plus $1.50 per hour weekend pay; plus $1.00 per hour Geriatric pay.
Pay Grade: GH
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a part-time position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the Department of Social Services, please visit https://dss.sd.gov/.
This position provides patient care within the scope of practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by preparing and administering prescribed medications and treatments, IV therapies, maintaining medical records, and monitoring work of subordinates to ensure quality care is provided and in compliance with patient care procedures and department policies.
This position primarily works a combination of eight and twelve-hour night shifts, including holidays and weekends.
Licenses and Certifications:
Must be licensed as a practical nurse in South Dakota.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Knowledge of:
- the principles and techniques of patient care;
- hospital and clinic routine and procedures;
- medication administration (oral, intramuscular, and intravenous);
- the care and use of medical equipment and supplies.
- Ability to: evaluate client behaviors, symptoms, and effects of medications;
- follow physician/provider orders;
- 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;
- lift 75lbs;
- direct and monitor direct care personnel.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE ELIGIBLE
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.
NCRC:
If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
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 offers paid employee health insurance plus ten paid holidays, generous vacation leave accrual, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information please visit https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
500 East Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Fax: 605.773.4344
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"