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North Dakota State Hospital - Licensed Practical Nurse Sign on Bonus Available! Pay rate starting at $22.00 per hour Part - Time 8 to 10 hour shifts available. As a Licensed Practical Nurse II, you will deliver quality nursing care to the clients of the North Dakota State Hospital by administering medications and treatment and providing medication lessons to clients. On a daily basis, you will identify clients' needs through interviewing and observation and assess the clients to ensure they are receiving the appropriate level of care. You will transcribe physicians' orders, complete requisitions on all medications, and provide medication education to clients. You will also participate in the development, implementation, and revision of nursing care plans and complete all necessary documentation. You will also investigate and assess clients' complaints and follow through appropriately as well as delegate responsibilities to Direct Care Associates. You will thrive in this position, if you are able to communicate both effectively and considerately, and you have a desire to assist and support others. The ND State Hospital delivers quality nursing care to all clients in accordance with Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Practice Standards developed by the American Nurses Association. To be considered for this position, you must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the North Dakota Board of Nursing (or registration in another state and meet the eligibility requirements for licensure in ND) and have two years of work experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse. If unable to find qualified applicants, will consider filling as a Licensed Practical Nurse I, which requires licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the North Dakota Board of Nursing (or registration in another state and meet the eligibility requirements for licensure in ND). About Us The North Dakota State Hospital (NDSH), located in Jamestown, is a specialized psychiatric hospital that serves the whole state. Services focus on psychiatric rehabilitation, residential substance use disorders treatment, and residential treatment for sexually dangerous individuals. Careers with DHHS includes 100% employer-paid family health insurance and an excellent retirement package! In addition to the exceptional health insurance and retirement benefits, DHHS values continued learning and career enhancement. Therefore, we offer varying continuing education formats, including in-person and online, as well as tuition reimbursement. About Team ND "Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary. Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family. Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate. Application Procedures Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications, credit will not be given. If invited for interview, please be prepared to share at least two work samples. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm. A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview. For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Darla Dreher at or at 701.253.3841. Employing Unit: ND HHS - NDSH Unit Phone Number: 701.253.3841 TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice) If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact or (701)328-3290. Equal Employment Opportunity The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.