Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Med Surg

Avera St Mary's Hospital – Regular, rotating shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Position Highlights

• May be eligible for up to $7,500 Sign On Bonus and $1,500 Relocation Bonus.

About the Role

The LPN practices under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, licensed physician, or other health care provider. The LPN organizes and directs those aspects of care for which he/she is accountable; communicating and coordinating care with well-defined nursing diagnoses, including all health team members.

Responsibilities

• Collects data and conducts a focused nursing assessment of the health status of a patient.
• Participates with other health care providers in the development and modification of the patient-centered health care plan.
• Implements nursing interventions within a patient-centered health care plan.
• Assists in the evaluation of responses to interventions.
• Provides for the maintenance of safe and effective nursing care rendered directly or indirectly.
• Advocates for the best interest of the patient.
• Communicates and collaborates with patients and members of the health care team.
• Assists with health counseling and teaching.
• Delegates and assigns nursing interventions to implement the plan of care.

Requirements

• Must be able to work the hours specified.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Board of Nursing with an active license in the state of practice.

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $38.75 per hour, dependent upon experience.

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship.