What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Part Time) position at State of South Dakota?
Job ID: 36846
Agency: Department of Social Services / Human Services Center
Location:Yankton, SD
Salary: $26.79 - $31.50 Hourly, depending on qualifications $1.00 Geriatric pay plus $2.00 per hour pm shift differential / $5.00 per hour noc shift differential, plus $1.50 weekend pay
Pay Grade: H
Closing Date: 08.11.2026
This is a Part-Time >= 20 Hours Weekly position with the Human Services Center. For more information on the Human Services Center, 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.
Knowledge Of
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
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.
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 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: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4HX
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
Agency: Department of Social Services / Human Services Center
Location:Yankton, SD
Salary: $26.79 - $31.50 Hourly, depending on qualifications $1.00 Geriatric pay plus $2.00 per hour pm shift differential / $5.00 per hour noc shift differential, plus $1.50 weekend pay
Pay Grade: H
Closing Date: 08.11.2026
This is a Part-Time >= 20 Hours Weekly position with the Human Services Center. For more information on the Human Services Center, please visit https://dss.sd.gov .
- $2000.00 Hiring Incentive***
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.
Knowledge Of
The 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.
- 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.
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.
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 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: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4HX
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
Salary : $27 - $32