House Supervisor (Part Time)

Job ID: 36353
Agency: Department of Social Services / Human Services Center
Location:Yankton, SDSalary: $41.96 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: NM1
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a Part-Time >= 20 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the DSS, please visit

This position supervises the overall operation after regular working hours of a hospital serving mentally ill and chemically dependent patients. Responsibilities include ensuring nursing services are provided according to standard nursing practices and in compliance with hospital and program policies; completing assessment and admission of patients as well as discharges; ensuring adequate hospital staffing; coordinating emergency situations; and, providing hospital liaison with outside agencies, patients, families, etc.

This is a part-time position working a minimum of 36 hours per week and primarily 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., including every third weekend and holiday. This position may work two or three 12-hour shifts per week depending on needs of the department.


Licenses and Certifications:

Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the State of South Dakota.


The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Knowledge of:

• professional nursing theory;
• current nursing practice;
• clinical procedures;
• effective methods of supervision;
• psychiatric and medical disorders.

Ability to:

• communicate therapeutically;
• maintain therapeutic professionalism;
• be empathetic and tactful with patients/families;
• apply nursing theory and practice;
• assess mental and physical status/needs of patients presenting for admission and hospitalized patients in medical and/or psychiatric emergencies;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• supervise and educate staff;
• communicate information clearly and concisely.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.


Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. 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 as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online:
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
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