Full Time Residential Nurse (LPN or RN)

Description

Salary: Starting at $26.00/hr (Depending on Education/Experience) Up to $2/hr shift differential  

Schedule: Monday-Friday 2:00pm-10:00pm with paid on-call duties as assigned. 

Position Overview: 

Children’s Home Society, a leading provider of services to vulnerable men, women, children, and families in South Dakota, is seeking a Full Time Residential Nurse (LPN or RN) for our Sioux Falls Campus with potential opportunity to assist with our domestic violence shelter (Children's Home Shelter for Family Safety). This role is vital to assessing and supporting the multidisciplinary team in the treatment of as we strive to meet the health needs of the children we serve. 

Benefits of Employment at CHS:

· Comprehensive Benefits: Equal up to 30% of your salary. Two health insurance options (Traditional Plan & High Deductible Health Plan with HSA), vision, dental, employer-paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term & Long-Term Disability, and additional voluntary life and critical illness plans.

· Financial/Education Assistance: Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees.

· Generous Paid Time Off: Includes a generous PTO package with 40 hours upfront, 10 paid holidays, and 8 hours "Day of Service" for volunteering in the community.

· Retirement Plans: Once entry into the plan, employees receive a 3% employer contribution each pay period and an up to an additional 5% profit sharing. Employees are 100% vested after 4 years of credited service.

· Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees.

What You Will Do:

Clinical Nursing Practice

• Utilize the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation, and evaluation) to deliver professional nursing services.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Demonstrate competency and practice within the full scope of nursing expertise.

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• Maintain confidentiality in all patient interactions and records.

Health Education and Promotion

• Educate children on various health-related topics.

Infection Control and Safety

• Follow infection control policies to ensure a healthy environment.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain thorough clinical documentation to ensure accurate and timely records.

What We’ll Love About You:

• You are a team player that promotes a positive work environment.
• You are capable of handling highly sensitive, confidential information.
• You are able to effectively communicate.
• You align with our mission, vision, and values.
• You are organized and are able to pay strong attention to detail.
• You are able to have professional and kind client and public interactions.
• You are able to show awareness and respect for the diverse cultural backgrounds of our employees and clients.

Requirements

Requirements:

Education: 

• Graduate from an accredited nursing or licensed practical nursing program is required.
• A bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred.

Experience: Minimum of one year of professional nursing experience is required.

Licensure: 

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in South Dakota or meet multi-state licensure requirements. 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required (can be obtained within six months of hire). 
• Valid driver’s license required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

· Residential environment focused on the care of children with behavioral issues.

· Must be able to physically restrain a child as taught by the agency and communicate effectively.

· Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks EEO/AA.