Licensed Practical Nurse - Correctional Medical Management - Minnehaha County Jail

Correctional Medical Management is passionate about positively changing healthcare for the good of our clients.  We are seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team at the Minnehaha County Jail.  In this role you will provide patient education, preventative care and clinical care to incarcerated patients.  You will work in a supportive and safe environment in collaboration with correctional officers to provide quality healthcare to an underserved population.  This position will be rewarding and allow you to diversify your nursing career!  Currently hiring for Full-Time Day, Night and PRN positions.

Responsibilities:  

• Provide direct nursing care to inmates
• Medication administration
• Emergency response
• Prepare and maintain records, charts and reports
• Ensure patient is receiving proper care for medical condition or injury
• Ensure all nursing protocols are followed
• Evaluate and report client behaviors, symptoms and changes to conditions
• Patient education
• Obtain diagnostic tests and provide results to Providers
• Assist with medical or minor surgical procedures
• Establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with patients, staff and the public

Comprehensive Benefits Package:  

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Company matched 401K Retirement Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Schedules
• Rotating Holidays
• Night shift differential
• Critical Needs Pay
• Incentive pay opportunities

This position might be for you if:  

• Want a consistent work schedule without flipping between day and night shifts.
• Want to work three twelve hour shifts weekly. (Hours are 6 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. or 6 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.)
• Want a flexible schedule.
• Want to work fewer weekends.
• Looking for a different side to nursing where you can provide care to an underserved population.
• Like autonomy in a nursing setting.
• Want to work in a TEAM atmosphere and collaborating with other professionals
• You are an effective communicator.  
• You are motivated and driven.
• You will take ownership of your time spent with us and be committed to making a difference.

Requirements:

• Must be currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in South Dakota
• Current CPR Certification

Correctional Medical Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

Applicants being consider for hire must pass a pre-employment screening including a background check before beginning work or receiving an offer of employment.  Refusal to submit to pre-employment screening will result in disqualification of further employment considerations.