Program Nurse
Job Description
TITLE: Program Nurse
For more than 50 years, Active Generations has been a trusted leader in supporting adults through wellness programs, essential services, and meaningful community connections. With a growing team across multiple locations, we continue to evolve and expand our impact while staying grounded in our mission.
Our work centers on creating environments where people can thrive—physically, socially, and emotionally. Through wellness and nutrition programs, caregiving services, and opportunities for connection, our team works together to promote active lifestyles and overall well-being. We’re guided by teamwork, compassion, and adaptability, and we’re looking for individuals who want their work to have genuine purpose and lasting impact.
SUMMARY:
As a Program Nurse, you will support the Adult Day Services team by providing professional nursing care and direct participant support in coordination with the Program Manager and interdisciplinary care team. Responsibilities include administering medications, completing nursing assessments, assisting with care planning, supporting participant health and wellness needs, and collaborating with caregivers, physicians, and community partners to ensure quality care and a positive participant experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide nursing care including blood pressure checks, blood sugar monitoring, weights, oxygen and nebulizer treatments, catheter care, dressing changes, and basic first aid.
- Administer and document medications in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policies.
- Assist participants with personal cares including toileting, showers, transfers, dressing, and meal setup.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of participant care plans.
- Complete nursing assessments during intake and annual updates.
- Maintain accurate documentation, charting, and participant records.
- Communicate with family caregivers, physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals regarding participant concerns and care coordination.
- Assist with coordination of therapy services and participant healthcare needs.
- Facilitate participant groups and wellness activities as needed.
- Support the administration of assessments such as mini-mental examinations and geriatric depression scales.
- Coordinate flu vaccinations for participants and Adult Day Services staff.
- Order and maintain medical supplies and nursing inventory.
- Assist with orientation and coordination of nursing students and educational projects.
- Conduct monthly AED checks and assist with VA chart reviews and documentation.
- Educate staff on Universal Precautions and infection control practices.
- Facilitate participant use of wellness equipment such as the NuStep machine.
- Support tours, participant engagement activities, and additional duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program.
- South Dakota License must be current and in good standing
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred or ability to obtain within designated timeframe.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of geriatric nursing experience preferred.
- Experience working with older adults, memory care, or adult day services is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Strong clinical nursing knowledge with the ability to provide compassionate participant-centered care. Ability to effectively communicate with participants, caregivers, healthcare providers, and team members. Strong organizational, documentation, and critical thinking skills. Ability to multi-task and adapt in a dynamic care environment. Comfortable supporting personal care needs and participant engagement activities. Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment while representing Active Generations positively within the community.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and assist participants throughout the workday.
- Lift and transfer participants safely with or without assistance.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
- Use hands and arms frequently to assist participants and operate equipment.
- Work 3–4 hours standing and moving without the need to sit down.
- Ability to assess participant needs using close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
- Limited computer work required for documentation and communication.
- Exposure to healthcare and caregiving environments requiring adherence to infection control and safety procedures.
This position is in person and takes place within an Adult Day Services setting. The role involves frequent interaction with older adults and individuals with varying medical, physical, and cognitive support needs. The environment is team-oriented, fast-paced at times, and requires compassion, professionalism, flexibility, and attention to participant safety and well-being. Schedules may be adjusted to fit program needs.
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT:
Reports to: Program Manager or Sr. ADS Operations Manager
Direct reports: None.
ACCOMMODATION:
Active Generations is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Applicants or employees who require accommodation during the application or employment process should contact Human Resources.
Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM