Residential & School Nurse

Description

Work For Good!

Wage: $26.62 to $33.28 plus up to $2 an hour shift differential on the weekends (DOE)

Schedule: 3x12-hour shift schedule (36 hours per week, with compensation for 40 hours) including one weekend day.

Position Overview:

Children's Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a dedicated Residential Nurse to assess, manage, and address the healthcare needs of children in our residential facility. We are committed to fostering equity, inclusion, and diversity in every aspect of our work, ensuring that all individuals feel valued and respected.

By joining our compassionate team, you will make a difference every day—creating lasting positive change for individuals, families, and communities. Each smile, hug, and heart you touch will reflect the meaningful and transformative impact of your work.

Benefits of Employment at CHS:

• Work-Life Balance: Full-time role, structured as a 3x12-hour shift schedule (36 hours per week, with compensation for 40 hours), including one required weekend day per week and giving you time off during the week.
• 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.
• Competitive Compensation: $26.62 to $33.28 plus up to $2 an hour shift differential on the weekends (depending on experience and education) with yearly merit-based raises.
• Retirement Plans: Once entry into the plan, employees receive a 3% employer contribution each pay period and an 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:

• Utilize the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation, and evaluation) to deliver professional nursing services to children on campus.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Maintain thorough clinical documentation.
• Demonstrate competency and practice within the full scope of nursing expertise.
• Educate children on various health-related topics.
• Follow infection control policies to ensure a healthy environment.
• Maintain confidentiality.

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:

• Graduate from an accredited nursing or licensed practical nursing program is required.
• A bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of one year of professional nursing experience is required.

Licensure:

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in South Dakota or meet multi-state licensure requirements. 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 the care of children with behavioral issues.
• Must be able to physically restrain a child as taught by the agency and communicate effectively.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Join us at Children’s Home Society and truly "Work for Good" every day, helping to change the world one child, one family, and one smile at a time.
Apply today!

Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks EEO/AA.