Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care Nursing Services - Pine Ridge, SD

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Care Nursing ServicesNo of Positions or Candidates Required: Up to 10 ProvidersSpecialty: Acute Care / Medical-Surgical Inpatient UnitPlace of Performance: Pine Ridge Service Unit (PRSU), Pine Ridge IHS Hospital, 607 Indian Health Road, Pine Ridge, SD 57770Start Date: July 2026Shift ScheduleDay Shift: 0700 – 1930Night Shift: 1900 – 0730Shift rotation required based on staffing and patient loadSeven (7) 12-hour shifts within a two-week periodRegular schedule based on 84 hours in a two-week pay period30-minute unpaid meal break requiredCoverage required for weekends, holidays, emergencies, and staffing shortagesHow Many Shifts Needed Per MonthEquivalent to 84 hours every two weeksSeven (7) 12-hour shifts within a two-week periodLicenseCurrent, unrestricted LPN license from any U.S. State, Territory, or District of ColumbiaMust have passed NCLEX-PNCertificationsBLS (AHA)ACLS (AHA)PALS (AHA)Experience NeededMinimum 2 years of Acute Care / Medical-Surgical Nursing experience preferredSpecial Skills NeededAdult and pediatric acute care experienceCardiac telemetry monitoringIV therapy and venipunctureEmergency response and resuscitation supportMedication administration through all routesWound care and infection control practicesExperience with EHR/RPMS documentation systemsAbility to work in high-acuity rural healthcare settingsStrong communication and teamwork skillsCredentialing / Onboarding Time: 6 weeks to 8 weeksResponsibilitiesProvide direct patient care for adult and pediatric acute care patientsAssess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care plansAdminister medications and treatments as prescribedMonitor patient conditions and perform reassessmentsMaintain accurate documentation in EHR/RPMS systemsProvide patient and family educationAssist in emergency and cardiac arrest situationsCoordinate care with physicians and multidisciplinary teamsFollow IHS, CMS, TJC, HIPAA, and infection control standardsParticipate in mandatory trainings, meetings, and quality improvement activities