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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Health Center
Addictions Counselor
SUMMARY: The alcohol and drug Addictions Counselor (AC) provides integrated client and group focused services to all eligible Native Americans in an out-patient setting. The AC is responsible for providing culturally competent services that respects and ensures client-group confidentiality and their inclusion in treatment planning evaluations. The Ac will ensure that client-group continuity of care needs are met by on-going assessment, treatment planning, and care, evaluation, aftercare and case management.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in addiction. A minimum of two (5 years) of professional work experience in any governmental, private or non-profit organization.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must submit to and pass pre-employment alcohol and drug testing.
- Must submit and pass Public Law 101-630 background check.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Current SD licensed addictions Counselor (LAC) or certified addictions counselor (CAC) or Addiction counselor trainee (ACT), or working towards license.
- Alcohol and drug free
Please apply on-line at fsst-nsn.gov and attach resume. For questions, please contact Lacey Rentschler, Clinic HR Manager at lacey.rentschler@ihs.gov or 605-573-4126
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Long Term Care
Job Summary
The primary purpose of Assistant Director of Nursing is to assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operations of the Nursing Service Department in accordance with local, state and federal standards and regulations, established facility policies and procedures and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director, to provide appropriate care.
Education/Experience:
· Must currently hold an unencumbered RN license with the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
· Must have 5 years of experience working in a long-term care facility.
· 1 year of supervisory experience in a long-term care setting is preferred but not required.
· Current Wound Care Certification is preferred but not required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
· All positions require a minimum of a criminal background check to a maximum of an adjudicated P.L. 101-630 character and a criminal background check.
· Must pass a drug/alcohol pre-employment drug test.
· Maintain Valid South Dakota Driver’s License.
Physical and Sensory Requirements
(With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)
· Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
· Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
· May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., more than fifty (50) pounds.
LPN nurse is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Education
Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.
Specific Requirements
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Must be able to pass a required minimum of a criminal background check to a maximum of an adjudicated P.L. 101-630 character and criminal background check.
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Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN or LPN/LVN in this state.
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Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
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Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
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Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
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Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
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Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
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Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
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Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
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Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
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Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
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Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.