Weekend Residential Nurse - LPN Required

Description

Position Overview:

Children's Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a dedicated Residential Nurse to assess, manage, and address the healthcare needs of children in our residential facility. We are committed to fostering equity, inclusion, and diversity in every aspect of our work, ensuring that all individuals feel valued and respected. By joining our compassionate team, you will make a difference every day—creating lasting positive change for individuals, families, and communities. Each smile, hug, and heart you touch will reflect the meaningful and transformative impact of your work.

Benefits of Employment at CHS:

• Work-Life Balance: The schedule consists of two12-hour shifts, which are Saturday and Sunday giving you more flexibility and time off during the week.
• 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 plus $2 an hour shift differential (depending on experience and education) 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:

• Utilize the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation, and evaluation) to deliver professional nursing services to children on campus.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Maintain thorough clinical documentation.
• Demonstrate competency and practice within the full scope of nursing expertise.
• Educate children on various health-related topics.
• Follow infection control policies to ensure a healthy environment.
• Maintain confidentiality.

What We'll Love About You:

• Ability to fulfill responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Team player who promotes a positive work environment.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Capable of handling highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficient in administering medications as prescribed.
• Adherence to company and program policies to ensure compliance.

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.

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!

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