About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for domiciliary mental health care in Hot Springs, SD. You will provide nursing care to veterans in a domiciliary setting, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support recovery, symptom management, and high-quality patient-centered care.

• Provide direct nursing care, assessments, and care planning for residents with mental health needs
• Administer medications and monitor for therapeutic response and side effects
• Document patient status, interventions, and outcomes in medical records accurately and timely
• Coordinate care with mental health providers, social workers, and other clinical staff
• Participate in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and staff education initiatives
• Support safe ambulatory and residential environments through clinical leadership and adherence to policies

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Minimum Qualifications

This posting follows federal qualification standards; applicants must meet licensure and education requirements for the RN role.

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia (SD licensure required for primary work location)
• Graduate of an approved program in professional nursing (ADN, Diploma, BSN, or equivalent as defined by accrediting bodies ACEN or CCNE)
• Candidates in an approved master’s-level bridge program who meet state licensure requirements may be considered for temporary appointment with conversion upon program completion
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception: eligible candidates may receive a temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (see Confidential Client policies)
• Experience requirements vary by grade/level (Nurse I/II/III); see detailed criteria for years of experience and scope

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in mental health, domiciliary, or residential behavioral health nursing
• BSN preferred for higher-level assignments and leadership opportunities
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams
• Evidence of professional development and practice improvement activities

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Compensation & Schedule

• Contract — Full time
• Salary range: $71,638 - $134,624 per year (range provided by source)
• Schedule and exact grade/step will be determined based on education, experience, and applicable qualification standards

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Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Pre-employment examination/evaluation may be required
• Position may involve standing, walking, and other patient-care physical duties; reasonable accommodations available where appropriate
• Additional questions about physical demands may be addressed during evaluation

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Key Compliance & Notes

• Confidential Client follows applicable federal and state employment laws. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. and meet any state-specific licensure requirements for South Dakota.
• This role may require background checks and other pre-employment screening.
• All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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