Acute Care Nursing Services @ Pine Ridge Comprehensive Health Care Facility, Pine Ridge, South Dakota in Rapid City, South Dakota at Akicita Federal, LLC

These positions are roles within the Acute Care Nursing (A.C.N.) department. Personnel will provide direct care to patients of all ages, from neonates to adults, presenting with diverse acute and chronic health problems.

Facility: Pine Ridge Comprehensive Health Care Facility, 607 Indian Health Road, 44B Pejuta RD, Pine Ridge, South Dakota, 57770

Schedule: 12-hour shifts-Day: 07001930; Night: 19000730

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides essential clinical support and direct patient care under the scope of their license. Services shall cover the range of Acute Care Nursing services typically provided in rural civilian practice, including the following:

Acute Care Services

Pediatric and adult medical-surgical in-patient care

End-of-life care

Cardiac telemetry

Acuity

Diabetes mellitus

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Pneumonia

RSV/COVID/Influenza

Hepatic encephalopathy

Alcohol withdrawal

Failure to thrive

Core Responsibilities

Direct Care: Assist with dressing changes, ambulation, and activities of daily living.

Medication Administration: Administer prescribed medications through various routes (PO, IM, IV, etc.).

Technical Tasks: Perform range of motion exercises and respiratory treatments, and assist with cardiac telemetry monitoring.

Patient Education: Instruct patients and families on disease processes, plan of care, and use of equipment.

Documentation: Maintain complete nursing documentation and medical record confidentiality in accordance with IHS regulations and CMS requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements

License: Must hold a current, unrestricted state nursing license from any of the 50 U.S. states or D.C.

Experience: Minimum 2 years acute care nursing experience

Certifications: Current AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS