Description
Job Type
Full-time
Wage: $26.62 to $33.28 (depending on experience, education, & licensure) with yearly merit-based raises.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week.
Position Overview:
Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in an outpatient clinic setting to assess and support our multidisciplinary team in treatment as we strive to meet the health needs of the children and families we serve.
As a leader in compassionate, trauma-informed care, Children’s Home Society is committed to fostering equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work.
By joining our team, you will make a difference every day—creating positive change for individuals, families, and communities. Each smile, hug, and heart you touch will reflect the meaningful impact of your work.
Benefits of Employment at CHS:
- Work-Life Balance: Monday through Friday, 40 Hours a Week. No Nights or Weekends!
- 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. - Competitive Compensation: $26.62 to $33.28 (depending on experience, education, & licensure) with yearly merit-based raises.
- Retirement Plans: Once entry into the plan, employees receive a 3% employer contribution each pay period and an additional 5% annual contribution. Employees are 100% vested after 4 years of credited service.
- Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees.
What You'll Do:
- Nursing Process: Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process to meet the needs of patients we serve.
- Collaboration: Work within an interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, and evaluate age-specific clinical care. Build and maintain effective relationships with patients, families, medical staff, therapists, overseeing agencies, and the public.
- Administer Medications and Treatments: Administer medications and treatments as ordered, ensuring safety, accuracy, and adherence to protocols.
- Compliance: Ensure accurate and thorough clinical documentation. Adhere to nursing principles, policies, and procedures set by Children’s Home Society and accrediting bodies. Maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively.
- Nursing Expertise: Deliver care in alignment with best practices and evidence-based research, demonstrating nursing competency.
- Infection Control: Implement and uphold current infection control policies to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, clients, and staff.
- Education: Develop and deliver training on medical guidelines and procedures to staff. Educate patients on self-care practices and lifestyle adjustments to support successful treatment outcomes.
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
Education:
- Licensed Practical Nurse from an accredited nursing program required.
- Registered Nurse from an accredited nursing program preferred.
License/Certification:
- Licensed Practical Nurse in South Dakota required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required (can be obtained within six months of hire).
- Valid South Dakota Driver License required.
- Licensed Registered Nurse in South Dakota or meet multi-state licensure requirements preferred.
Experience:
- A minimum of 3 years of nursing experience preferred as well as a thorough knowledge of nursing practice and standards of nursing care.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: Clinic environment focused on care of men, women, and children in an outpatient setting. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasional on call hours required.
Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks EEO/AA.
Join us at Children’s Home Society and truly "Work for Good" every day, helping to change the world one child, one family, and one smile at a time.
Apply today!
Salary Description
$26.62 to $33.28 (DOE)
