About This Position
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Black Hills Special Services Cooperative, you'll play a vital role in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities by coordinating their medical care and helping them achieve personal health goals and needs. You'll manage caseloads, monitor medications and treatments, and collaborate with direct support staff and healthcare providers to ensure timely, person-centered care. This position is ideal for a licensed LPN who is organized, communicative, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of others through compassionate nursing and thoughtful case management.
Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) is a public entity that is an educational cooperative under the State of South Dakota. BHSSC is comprised of five divisions dedicated to aiding school districts, individuals, and the communities.
Wage-
$26-$29 per hour based on experience
Job Type-
Part-Time, Non-exempt (approximately 20-29.75 hours weekly)
Work Location-
Hot Springs, SD
Job Description-
Maintain a high level of awareness of the health and medical goals and needs of each person supported
Provide support needed to meet routine and emergency medical and health needs, adapting care to fit the
Respond promptly to questions and communications from direct support staff and others who need to know healthcare-related information
Ensure adequate supply of medication, enteral nutrition and medical supplies are always available for each person supported when
Monitor follow-up on recommendations and orders from medical
Respond to health-related communications from day and residential staff
Use the online documentation system platform as required by DD Division in
Maintain current medical files, as dictated by licensing standards, and ensure that documentation is current. Maintain current immunization
Complete Health Care reports on Therap for people supported
Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications-
Current valid South Dakota nursing license
Current valid drivers' license
Current CPR Certification
Ability to pass criminal records check, background check and pre-employment drug screening
Organizational and communication skills and the ability to self-motivate.
Benefits-
South Dakota Retirement
Paid Personal Leave
Company Website-
Bhssc.org
For additional questions regarding this position, please contact Laurie Scharles at LScharles@bhssc.org.
Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) is a public entity that is an educational cooperative under the State of South Dakota. BHSSC is comprised of five divisions dedicated to aiding school districts, individuals, and the communities.
Wage-
$26-$29 per hour based on experience
Job Type-
Part-Time, Non-exempt (approximately 20-29.75 hours weekly)
Work Location-
Hot Springs, SD
Job Description-
Maintain a high level of awareness of the health and medical goals and needs of each person supported
Provide support needed to meet routine and emergency medical and health needs, adapting care to fit the
Respond promptly to questions and communications from direct support staff and others who need to know healthcare-related information
Ensure adequate supply of medication, enteral nutrition and medical supplies are always available for each person supported when
Monitor follow-up on recommendations and orders from medical
Respond to health-related communications from day and residential staff
Use the online documentation system platform as required by DD Division in
Maintain current medical files, as dictated by licensing standards, and ensure that documentation is current. Maintain current immunization
Complete Health Care reports on Therap for people supported
Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications-
Current valid South Dakota nursing license
Current valid drivers' license
Current CPR Certification
Ability to pass criminal records check, background check and pre-employment drug screening
Organizational and communication skills and the ability to self-motivate.
Benefits-
South Dakota Retirement
Paid Personal Leave
Company Website-
Bhssc.org
For additional questions regarding this position, please contact Laurie Scharles at LScharles@bhssc.org.
