Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - $5k Bonus

About the role

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Sioux Falls and Canton area for our facility in Canton. $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! (1 Year Commitment)

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with facility policy and procedures, other external governing and credentialing bodies, performance improvement standards and psychiatric nursing standards.
• Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process within the LPN/LVN scope of practice in carrying out care plan objectives and goals.
• Collaborate with others to ensure that patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve customer complaints.
• Provide for the basic comfort of patient, implement nursing interventions identified in the plan of care that is individualized to their needs.
• Apply appropriate interventions to progress the patient towards wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
• Discuss the care provided with patient and listen to their concerns.
• Report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patient, visitors, coworkers and others involved in the patient's treatment in an effective manner.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
• One or more years' of nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.
• Current LPN/LVN license as required by state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Qualifications

• Patient safety is a top priority.
• Positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of de-escalation techniques and restraint practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Pay

Pay range: $24/hr - $36/hr

Schedule

Days: 6:30am - 7pm Every third weekend rotation