Nurse Supervisor (Jameson Prison Annex)

Job ID: 36063 Agency: Department of Corrections - Clinical Services Location: Sioux Falls, SD - Jameson Prison Annex Salary: $40.00 to $50.00 per hour, depending on experience Pay Grade: NM1 Closing Date: open until filled Benefits: Full state benefits and SDRS retirement Shift: Night Shift, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Responsibilities Review and ensure compliance of SD DOC policies, clinical standards, nursing protocols, and clinical documentation. Monitor and facilitate progressive patient care through a team approach. Deliver patient education, including demonstrating and explaining self-care techniques, anticipating possible complications, informing about side effects of medication and treatments, and listening to offender concerns. Assist Health Services Administrator (HSA) and Clinical Compliance & Education Specialist (CCES) in maintaining clinical skills of licensed nursing staff and unlicensed assistive personnel while ensuring tasks performed are within scope of licensure. Identify and address potential problems, establish priorities and propose corrective actions. Promote and be accountable for safety and security of the clinical environment through conscientious observations and sensitive item/contraband control, including counting syringes, needles, narcotics, instruments, and key control. Responsible for payroll, scheduling, and Continuous Performance Communication (CPC) check-ins and appraisals; account for completion of shift responsibilities; point person for daily clinic operations and decisions; assign nursing staff, coordinate staff orientation, reorganize clinic routines as needed; assist in hiring and participate in promotional examinations and disciplinary recommendations. Recommend, implement, and monitor compliance with policies and procedures; function as an on‑call supervisor, arrange for coverage when appropriate, and approve overtime. Maintain unit cleanliness while ensuring appropriate stock levels of medical supplies and equipment maintenance. Coordinate patient care with other departments, agencies, and vendors. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Current, valid license as a Registered Nurse from the South Dakota Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). Three (3) years of full‑time experience providing patient care as a Registered Nurse. Substitutions A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing may substitute for one year of the required experience. A master's degree or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in nursing may substitute for two years of the required experience. Required Competencies Ability to effectively supervise staff. Ability to effectively treat offender patients. Maintain required licensure/credentials. Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Ability to read and comprehend the English language. Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing. Ability to problem‑solve and think critically to effectively resolve issues. Preferred Qualifications One year or more of nursing supervisory experience. Nursing experience as a Registered Nurse in a correctional environment. Conditions of Employment The SD DOC requires a background investigation, urine drug screening, and the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including a written and practical self‑defense exam and CPR certification. Applicants must successfully complete TB screening upon hire. Legal and Equal Opportunity Information 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. All persons hired must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I‑9, using E‑Verify upon hire. "An Equal Opportunity Employer" #J-18808-Ljbffr State of South Dakota