Licensed Practical Nurse

The Pennington County Sheriff's Office is currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Medical Team. This is a unique opportunity to serve a diverse population of inmates and detainees in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. If you're looking for clinic-style work with the autonomy to apply a broad range of nursing skills—without the burden of overnight shifts—this position may be a great fit for you.

Our LPNs experience variety in their day-to-day responsibilities and are empowered to make meaningful decisions in a setting that values independence and professional growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Dental, Vision, and participation in the South Dakota Retirement System. Additional perks include:

• Paid time off (including two weeks of vacation annually)
• Paid sick leave
• Holiday pay

Come make a difference with a team that values service, professionalism, and excellence in care.

• Assess and identify health problems of new inmates/clients/detainees, initiate medical record and document according to facility specifications.
• Assess and record vital signs, to include temperature, blood pressure, respirations, pulse rate, oxygen saturation and body weight.
• Assist the provider with clinics.
• Administer prescribed treatment and medication to inmates/clients/detainees at any PCSO facility as needed and medically required, within licensing authorization, and document according to facility specifications.
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of a potentially emergent situation.
• Utilize knowledge to assist with emergencies.
• Provide sound pharmacology dispensing practice, including drug action, side effects and proper dosage.
• Prepare equipment and assist the physician and/or physician assistant during examination and treatment.
• Educate inmates/clients/detainees concerning diet, hygiene and methods of prevention of disease.
  
• Provide medical update to incoming medical staff prior to shift change.
  
• Maintain accountability and properly dispose of all sharps.
• Wear the designated uniform to signify status as a health care provider.
• Participate in staff meetings and in-service trainings and maintain LPN license and CPR certification as required.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of medical records.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.

• High School or GED required, Associates degree preferred.
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Current South Dakota Licensed Practical Nurse Certification or ability to readily obtain a South Dakota state certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid South Dakota Driver’s License within 90 days of moving to South Dakota.
  

• Work is typically performed in an office, stock room, jail, correctional facility or juvenile center.
• This position is exposed to contagious or infectious disease and irritating chemicals.
• Work requires the use of protective devices, such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
• This position includes close contact with inmates/clients/detainees.
  

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to move up to 20 pounds unassisted, and move 40 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone and in person.
• Ability to push/pull a medication cart for up to four hours per shift. When fully loaded, the medication cart weights approximately 200 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, bend, crouch and lift light objects.
• Must be able to enter data and operate a phone.