Nurse-RN PT/PRN

**Join a Mission-Driven Team** Our values form the foundation of who we are and how we operate. 💰 **$300 Sign-On Bonus Available!** At New Alternatives, we help young adults ages 18-20 learn to manage mental illness and navigate their communities. We provide: **Safe housing** in a space staffed 24/7, offering case management, counseling, nursing care and medication management **Individual services** that connect young adults to community resources, employment opportunities, transportation assistance and more **Educational services** to build skills in money management, cooking and nutrition, building relationships, housekeeping and more **HOURS:** Part-time and PRN opportunities available. **BENEFITS: LSS is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.** - $300 hiring bonus\* *external candidates only* - 401(k) 3% match **RESPONSIBILITIES:** Make a difference every day by supporting the health and well-being in a residential care setting. This role combines hands-on medical oversight, collaboration with clinical providers, and the opportunity to be a trusted resource for staff alike—all within a supportive environment. - Administer and provide on-going training, oversight, and monitoring of medications certified staff. - Responsible for security of medications. - Provide support to physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist in managing the ongoing needs of residents. - Maintain comfort and safety needs of residents. - Take temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of residents. - Coordinate medication inventories with pharmacy on a scheduled basis. - May occasionally transport residents to medical appointments. - Schedule all medical, dental, eye appointments and follow-ups as needed. - Document medical history, diagnoses, medications, physical assessments and results of all medical appointments for assigned residents. **QUALIFICATIONS:** - Currently licensed in South Dakota as an RN. - Must hold a minimum of an associate’s degree, and one year experience in nursing. - Knowledge of Medicaid, IHS, and insurance management system preferred, but not required. - Requires a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one with approved driver status. - Must be at least 21 years old and able to complete orientation training according to agency program standards. - Must successfully complete all agency background checks, which include checks for criminal convictions, behavior harmful towards children, spousal abuse, and drug or sex crimes. **LSS Expectations & Core Values** At **LSS**, we are committed to upholding the following values in all aspects of our work: **Compassionate** – We engage with empathy and provide non-judgmental services. **Appreciative** – We recognize and develop the strengths of our clients and employees. **Respectful** – We build professional and collaborative relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues. **Ethical** – We uphold high standards of integrity and quality in all actions. **Strategic** – We anticipate and respond proactively to community needs. LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. **Please note:** As part of our hiring process and to meet accreditation requirements, applicants will be asked to complete a prescreen questionnaire. \*Hiring bonus available to external candidates only. If you need accommodations filling out the application, please fill out the following form listing what accommodations are needed at [LSS will address comments, questions or concerns.](https://lsssd.org/contact-us/)