Nurse home visitor

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Job ID: 25847
Agency: Department of Health - Family and Community Health Division
Location: Spearfish, SD
Salary: $27.53 - $32.26, depending on experience
Closing Date: 03/29/2024

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Health. For more information on the Department of Health, please visit

The South Dakota Department of Health's programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live, work and play; provide education to help people make good health decisions; prepare for, respond to, and prevent public health threats; and support efforts to enhance quality and accessibility of healthcare. Our services touch the lives of every person in the state of South Dakota.

We recognize that employees are our most valuable resource and we are committed to promoting a culture of excellence in DOH. We trust our employees to be innovative, challenge existing processes, and make the best decisions. We are interested in employing a diverse and skilled workforce that exhibits the values of leadership, accountability, communication, integrity, and teamwork. Public health is a diverse and growing field that offers many career options for people from a variety of educational backgrounds. Imagine yourself as part of a winning team that is making the lives of South Dakotans healthier and safer.

The South Dakota Department of Health values flexibility in the workplace. Part of that flexibility includes the ability to work from home. Working from home is a meaningful way to meet individual needs, wants, and desires when it comes to balancing the entire team’s home and work lives. That balance is something we value while allowing most positions the opportunity to work remotely up to 3 days a week. Working from home is a privilege and is subject to review depending upon the position

Please visit our website at for further information about the Department of Health.

The Bright Start Nurse Home Visiting Program is designed to promote the health and well-being of pregnant women, their infants and children to age 2. Bright Start enrolls first-time pregnant women prior to the 29th week of pregnancy and continues working with the family until the child reaches 2 years of age. This is a client-centered program in which the nurse works closely with the parent(s) to attain their goals in personal health (including prenatal, postpartum care and family planning), the maternal role, environmental health, life course development and relationships (friends and family). The nurse will guide, support and coach the family through different life and developmental stages through pregnancy, infancy and toddlerhood. The nurse will work to establish a therapeutic relationship with clients, assist them in setting and achieving goals to reach their ‘heart’s desire’ and also promote economic self-sufficiency. The nurse will encourage the use of community resources to help clients achieve their goals and improve outcomes for the family as well as promoting the involvement of other family members and healthy support systems. Travel will be required within the Rapid City area for home visits and other duties related to the position. This nursing position will join a home visiting team providing this model (Nurse, Family Partnership) in the same service area. Experience in Maternal Child Health and home visiting would be beneficial.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Nurse, Bachelors Degree strongly preferred.
• Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in South Dakota.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Worked in public/community health, including home visitation.
• Provided maternal/child health services, particularly in community setting.
• Worked with diverse populations, communities, and organizations.
• The ideal candidate must communicate effectively, demonstrate empathy and integrity, maintain professional knowledge, and adhere to standards of nursing practice. Candidate must have the knowledge, skills and abilities to work both autonomously and as a contributing and supportive member of a healthcare team. Must use sound judgement, analysis, and discretion within the farmwork of defined policies, procedures, and scope of practice. The ideal candidate will be organized, plan ahead, and set goals and priorities. Must be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients and families, co-workers, and community partners. The ideal candidate will work cooperatively with his/her team to help achieve Department of Health public health strategic goals, and will demonstrate a commitment to representing the Department of Health's mission, vision, and values.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• nursing practice and scope of practice standards;
• principles and concepts of motivational interviewing, coaching and reflective practice;
• childhood vaccination schedule and immunizations.

Skill to:

• maintain relationships based on trust, support, and growth with team colleagues and community members;
• analyze complex problems and case situations. Ensure implementation of quality improvement strategies.

Ability to:

• work with culturally and socioeconomically diverse populations;
• multitask, prioritize complex situations and adapt to quickly shifting priorities;
• adapt to multiple computer system software applications.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

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