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Job Title Registered Nurse (RN) – Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing / Geriatric Psychiatry Location Canistota, SD | Skilled Nursing Facility Schedule / Job Type Contract | Days | 12-Hour Block Scheduling | Every Other Weekend Required Key Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to an elder population in a long-term care geriatric psychiatry setting, including patients with dementia, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and paranoia Manage skilled nursing charting and documentation, with the majority of skilled and clinical charting completed during the day shift Work collaboratively with a medication aide (present 6am–10am) and function as the sole nurse on shift from 10am–6am Participate in a behavioral health program supporting residents with psychiatric diagnoses alongside standard LTC residents Complete location-specific orientation including a facility tour, competency validation, and the opportunity to shadow 1–2 shifts Adhere to holiday coverage expectations based on block schedule during the contract period Required Qualifications Active RN (Registered Nurse) license valid in South Dakota or a compact state Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a block schedule, Sunday through Saturday work week Proficiency or ability to learn PointClickCare (PCC) EMR system Must reside at least 80 miles from the facility to be eligible at standard contract rates Preferred Experience / Skills Experience in geriatric psychiatry (geri psych) or long-term care psychiatry settings strongly preferred Familiarity with dementia care and behavioral health programs within a LTC environment Experience with skilled nursing documentation and compliance charting Why Join Us Work in a specialized geriatric psychiatry LTC environment with a manageable 55-bed census and a structured behavioral health program Expected 36 hours per week on 12-hour shifts, with no on-call or call-back obligations