What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterans Home RN (PRN) position at South Dakota State Government?
Job ID: 30239
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs - Michael J Fitzmaurice Veterans Home
Location: Hot Springs
Salary: $33.37- $39.14 per hour, depending on experience. Plus $5.00 per hour shift pay for night shifts / $1.00 per hour shift pay for pm shift / plus $1.50 per hour weekend pay.
Pay Grade: N1 - N2
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Veterans Home RN is an important and valuable member to the South Dakota Veterans Home by "taking care of America's Heroes" by providing professional nursing services that require the application of basic nursing principles, practices, and techniques that follow established healthcare procedures and standards. Successful candidates work in a long-term care setting at the South Dakota State Veterans Home and operate in a patient care environment where the focus is on the healthcare of individuals. Pay rate and classification level will be determined by combination of education and experience. Responsibilities in the higher classification will be similar; however, complexity and oversight may change.
Licenses and Certifications:
Must be licensed and able to work as a registered nurse in South Dakota.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Registered Nurse License and associate degree, bachelor degree, or 3-year diploma. New graduates welcome. On-the-job training is available. All certificates and/or tests required for performance at this level must be obtained and/or completed.
Knowledge of:
- Professional Nursing Theory and practices;
- recent development in the field of professional nursing applicable to the area of assignment;
- clinical procedures.
Ability to:
- keep records;
- follow instructions;
- operate a variety of medical equipment;
- make reports on observations;
- apply general nursing techniques and practices;
- maintain a helpful and sympathetic attitude toward patients;
- communicate effectively;
- deal effectively with patients and staff.
Additional Requirements: Please attach a resume with three professional references (employer or educational).
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.
Please note this is a temporary, non-benefited position, exempt from civil service.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=134
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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Salary : $33 - $39
