Registered Nurse

Southeastern Directions for Life is one of 11 Community Mental Health Centers in South Dakota dedicated to providing quality, professional services to keep our individuals, families, schools, workplaces, and communities emotionally strong and healthy. We serve children, adults and families each year in the Minnehaha, Lincoln, McCook and Turner Counties.

Southeastern Directions for Life is currently accepting applications for a Registered Nurse.

The RN will provide comprehensive nursing services and other supportive services to adults and children with a mental illness. Assist the Lead Nurses with the nursing and medical services of SBH facilities.

This member of the multidisciplinary team is responsible for assisting the Lead Nurse with the nursing and medical services; conducting psycho-social assessments; assessing physical health needs; making appropriate referrals to community physicians; providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist; providing a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services; and case management. Participate as an active and positive member of the Team and provide education and support to other staff as needed and within limits of expertise. Flexibility required in emergencies and inclement weather.

Hours for this position are Monday-Friday with after hours on-call availability by phone as needed.

Pay is based on education and experiance; 10 paid holidays, sick/vacation accrual.