RN

Registered NurseWork for Good!Salary: $26.62-$39.93/hour (Depending on licensure, education and experience)Schedule: Mondays-Fridays either 4-10 hour shifts or 5- 8 hour shifts (some flexible scheduling of days/hours available). On-call triage paid duties as assigned.Position Overview:Children's Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Full Time Registered Nurse to provide trauma-informed care through the nursing perspective to children in residential treatment, shelter care, and survivors of domestic violence. As a leader in compassionate, trauma-informed care, Children's Home Society is committed to fostering equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work.By joining our team, you will make a difference every day—creating positive change for individuals, families, and communities. Each smile, hug, and heart you touch will reflect the meaningful impact of your work.Benefits of Employment at CHS:Work-Life Balance: Weekdays with some on-call triage duties as assigned.Competitive Compensation: $26.62-$39.93/hour (Depending on licensure, experience and education).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.Retirement Plans: Once entry into the plan, employees receive a 3% employer contribution each pay period and up to 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:General Tasks for Residential Environment:Assessment, monitor and treatment of medical needs of the children on campus.Collect vitals as needed.Act as a liaison between staff and physicians.Medication administration and management:Ordering medications.Review medications received for accuracy with physician's orders.Training medications aides.Ensuring unit medication charts are neat and orderly.Packing medications for off-campus events and home visits.Medication destruction.Provide education to the children on various health related topics.Review records prior to admissions.Complete admissions, transfers and discharges.Accompany children to medical appointments as needed.Provide training for staff on medical topics and CPR as needed.On-call responsibilities as needed.General Tasks for Shelter for Family Safety Environment:Assessment, monitor and treatment of medical needs of the children in Youth Care.Serve as a 'go-to' person for general medical questions for staff and clients at the Shelter.Initial assessment for children in Youth Care.Coordinate medical care for children in Youth Care.Ensure documentation and records are complete for files of children in Youth Care.Create a working relationship with the Medical Director to ensure standing orders and follow-up care are provided to the children in Youth Care.Medication administration and management:Ordering medications if needed.Review medications received for accuracy with physician's orders.Training medications aides.Ensuring medication cart is neat and orderly.Packing medications for off-campus events and home visits.Medication destruction.Provide medication education to adults in Shelter.Assessment of injuries due to abuse to determine if further medical care is needed.Complete medical related portion of intakes and departures, as needed.Schedule and accompany children in Youth Care to medical appointments as needed.Provide training for staff on medical topics and CPR as needed.On-call responsibilities as needed.What We'll Love About You:You are a team player that promotes a positive work environment.You are capable of handling highly sensitive, confidential information.You are able to effectively communicate.You align with our mission, vision, and values.You are organized and are able to pay strong attention to detail.You are able to have professional and kind client and public interactions.You are able to show awareness and respect for the diverse cultural backgrounds of our employees and clients.Requirements:Education:Minimum Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred.Experience:Minimum of one year of professional nursing experience is required.Previous experience working with underserved populations, pediatrics, assessments and case management preferred.Licensure:Must possess and maintain a valid, unencumbered RN nursing license in the State of South Dakota.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 care of children with behavioral issues. Shelter environment focused on care of individuals in crisis situations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to physically restrain a child in ways taught by the Agency while being able to verbally communicate with the child and other staff. The employee is regularly required to bend and sit on the floor. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Ready to Make a Difference? Join us in providing life-changing support for children and families. Apply today and help us build a brighter future. Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks EEO/AA.