Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – LTC/SNF

Location

Canistota, SD

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Onsite | Night Shift (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM) | 12-Hour Shifts | Block Scheduling | 36–48 Hours Per Week (Alternating Weeks) | Every Other Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to an elder population in a long-term care and skilled nursing facility setting overnight
• Monitor and manage patients with dementia and behavioral health diagnoses including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and paranoia as part of an active behavioral program
• Work alongside a medication aide from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, then independently as the sole nurse on the floor from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• Utilize the PCC electronic medical records system for documentation and charting
• Complete skilled nursing charting and other required documentation as assigned during the overnight shift
• Participate in facility orientation including training, competency assessments, and 1–2 shadow shifts

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in South Dakota
• Ability to work 12-hour overnight shifts on a block schedule
• Comfortable working independently as the sole nurse on the floor during overnight hours
• Experience working with geriatric or long-term care patient populations
• Proficiency or ability to quickly learn PCC electronic medical records system

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in geriatric psychiatry (geri psych) or LTC psychiatric settings strongly preferred
• Familiarity with behavioral health diagnoses such as dementia, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and paranoia in an elder care environment
• Experience with skilled nursing documentation and charting requirements

Why Join Us

• Overtime opportunities are available at this location
• Structured orientation program including training, competency assessments, and shadow shifts to support a smooth transition into the role