Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (Hiring Incentive/Moving Expenses)(Job Id 14852)
*** $3,200 hiring bonus and moving expenses available for Licensed RN's. ***
*** $1,600 hiring bonus and moving expenses available for Licensed LPN's. ***
Job ID: 14852 -Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse - Two Positions
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs / South Dakota State Veterans Home
Salary: Licensed RN's $26.00 - $30.00 per hour, depending on experience
Licensed LPN's $20.00 - $24.00 per hour, depending on experience
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a full-time or part-time position with the Department of Veterans Affairs. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, please visit http://vetaffairs.sd.gov/.
Provides professional level nursing services that require the application of basic nursing principles, practices and techniques following established healthcare procedures and standards. Employees in this role usually operate in a patient care environment where the focus is on the healthcare of individuals. To be successful in this role, employees seek guidance and advice from more experienced colleagues and are focused on gaining the knowledge and experience to perform more independently and participate in work of higher complexity. Reduced tuition for continuing education. Signing bonus and moving allowance. Some flexibility of shift may be available.
Nurses work in a long-term care setting at the new South Dakota State Veterans Home built in 2015.
On-site housing may be available, cost is dependent on square footage.
Licenses and Certifications:
Must be licensed or be eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse in South Dakota (Associates Degree, Bachelor's Degree or 3-year Diploma). New graduates welcome, on the job training is available. Nursing level depends on qualifications and experience of the incumbent. All certificates and/or tests required for performance at this level must be obtained and/or completed. LPN's also considered.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
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.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE ELIGIBLE
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. 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 offers paid employee health insurance plus ten paid holidays, generous vacation leave accrual, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information please visit https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
500 East Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Fax: 605.773.4344
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"