_ _** $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR REGISTERED NURSES OR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES SCHEDULED 36 HOURS+ / WEEK ** ** $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR REGISTERED NURSES OR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES SCHEDULED 20 TO 35 HOURS / WEEK **

• PASSION FOR HELPING OTHERS *
• COMPASSION - RESPECT - KINDNESS * FLEXIBLE SELF-SCHEDULING - 12 HOUR SHIFTS

Do you want to take your passion for helping others and gain some unique experiences that will help your career develop? Well, now is your chance! At LifeScape we are searching for someone passionate about providing great nursing care. We need amazing RN's or LPN's that will go above and beyond and use their extraordinary talents to provide health and wellbeing to those that we support! Join our awesome team at LifeScape and do what you love! Help us continue our mission where we empower people to live their best life. 

*MAKE YOUR OWN SCHEDULE WITH A REQUIREMENT TO WORK EVERY THIRD WEEKEND AND HOLIDAY (YES YOU READ THAT RIGHT... ONLY EVERY THIRD WEEKEND) *COMPETITIVE PAY *BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES (30+ HOURS / WEEK)

This position is responsible to assess the health status of patients, students, and persons supported within the Children's Residential location at Children’s Services in accordance with the organization’s Mission and Core Values, utilizing Person-Centered Practices. SOME OF THE TASKS OUR NURSES COMPLETE INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: 

• Assists Registered Nurses (LPN’s)
• Administers medications/Enteral feedings
• Provides Respiratory care/support
• Serves as the primary nurse within a specific unit
• Provides Respiratory care/support
• Assists support staff (LPN’s)
• Analyzes clinical information (RN’s)
• Educates/teaches staff, families, patients, students, and persons supported
• Promotes health and safety

* LIFESCAPE IS A QUALIFYING EMPLOYER UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM *

NOTE: JOB DESCRIPTIONS ARE NOT EXHAUSTIVE LISTS OF ALL SKILLS, RESPONSIBILITIES, OR EFFORTS ASSOCIATED WITH A JOB. THEY REFLECT PRINCIPLE JOB ELEMENTS ESSENTIAL FOR PERFORMING THE JOB AND EVALUATING PERFORMANCE. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION. LIFESCAPE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER OF FEMALES, MINORITIES, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND PROTECTED VETERANS. EMPLOYMENT SELECTION AND RELATED DECISIONS ARE MADE WITHOUT REGARD TO SEX, RACE, AGE, DISABILITY, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, COLOR OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED CLASS.

Required Skills Required Experience

REGISTERED NURSE: A graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program is required. A valid South Dakota RN Licensure required. Any prior nursing or direct care experience is preferred. LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE: A graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required. A valid South Dakota LPN Licensure is required. Any prior nursing and direct care experience is preferred.

• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal and customer-service skills, with ability to establish collaboration
• Detail oriented, highly organized, and ability to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines
• Well versed in project management and time management
• Ability to accept new techniques and procedures quickly and integrate with daily job functions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Advanced knowledge of ESRI GIS software products
• Experience facilitating meetings, presenting to the public/public officials and stakeholders, and formulating recommendations through written reports
• Experience coordinating corridor plans, master plans, urban design plans, and similar planning studies; complete streets, and/or other walkable urban districts
• Experience with project schedule development and tracking
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders (elected officials, all levels of government, technical staff, interest groups, etc.)
• Experience in detailed collection and analysis of data
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and/or other certifications from allied professions desired
• Experience in staff supervision desired