PRN REGISTERED NURSE OR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE **PATIENCE ** COMPASSION ** KINDNESS **

LifeScape knows about all the hard work and dedication it takes to become a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and we would love to talk to you about your passion, and why you chose nursing as your career! Leave the hustle and bustle of the hospital behind and come work in a residential home supporting adult that have been diagnosed with, or are affected with, a disability.  Cathy house (name of residential home) has an opening for an RN or LPN that provides primary direct care to two or more adults with disabilities and assists with others in the home when needed. The smaller environment allows for great relationships to be built with those that we support.  We have an on-site RN Care Coordinator that works at the home during the week to provide additional support to the team. Lifescape offers many unique nursing opportunities for those interested in helping individuals affected by a disability.  Consider our Adult Services Residential Home Cathy as your next Registered Nursing career!    This position is responsible to assess the health status and wellbeing of adults supported within our LifeScape Cathy house. Primary job duties for this role would require you to analyze clinical information by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating conditions.    OTHER TASKS NURSES COMPLETE INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:

• Provides Respiratory care/support
• Interprets lab values and data
• Documents medical records electronically
• Educates/teaches staff, families, patients, students, and persons supported
• Promotes health and safety
• Provides guidance to Direct Care staff
• Completes a variety of other exciting tasks

*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: Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program required.  Valid South Dakota RN Licensure required.  Prior nursing or direct care experience preferred. LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.  Valid South Dakota LPN Licensure required.  Prior nursing and direct care experience preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher and Outlook
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented, organized, and ability to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment