Location: Canistota, SD
Profession: Registered Nurse

Posted: 5/21/2026
Salary: $2162.00/weekly

Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Days

Job Details

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – LTC/SNF

Location

Canistota, SD

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 12-Hour Block Scheduling

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care to an elder population in a long-term care and skilled nursing facility setting
  • Support a behavioral health program serving residents with diagnoses including dementia, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and paranoia
  • Complete skilled charting, clinical documentation, and other required charting primarily during the day shift
  • Work alongside a medication aide during designated hours, transitioning to independent nursing coverage for remaining shift hours
  • Participate in location-specific orientation including facility tour, competency verification, and 1–2 shadow shifts
  • Adhere to weekend rotation requirements (every other weekend) and holiday coverage as it falls within the contracted block schedule

Required Qualifications

  • Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of South Dakota
  • Experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility (LTC/SNF) setting
  • Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR); facility utilizes PointClickCare (PCC)
  • Ability to work 12-hour block scheduling on day shift

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Prior experience in geriatric psychiatric or behavioral health care within a long-term care environment
  • Familiarity working with residents diagnosed with dementia, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or related behavioral conditions

Why Join Us

  • Work in a specialized geriatric behavioral health environment with a structured, supportive care team model
  • Gain meaningful clinical experience in a close-knit, 55-bed facility with a defined orientation process to set you up for success

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