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Job ID: 27119
Agency: Department of Social Services/South Dakota Human Services Center/Geriatrics
Location: Yankton
Salary: $26.09 - $30.60 per hour DOE, $1.00 per hour alternate rate for Geriatrics, plus $2.00 per hour pm shift pay / $5.00 per hour night shift pay, plus weekend pay
Pay Grade: GH
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a full-time position with the Department of Social Services at the South Dakota Human Services Center, Yankton, SD. For more information on DSS, please visit https://dss.sd.gov .
SummaryThis 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 shifts, including holidays and weekends.
Licenses And CertificationsMust be licensed as a practical nurse in South Dakota.
Knowledge OfThe Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• the principles and techniques of patient care;
• hospital routine and procedures;
• medication administration (oral, topical, 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 75 lbs.
• direct and monitor direct care personnel.

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 at 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
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"