Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Long Term Care

Position Highlights Eligibility for up to $7,500 sign on bonus and $1,500 relocation bonus. 6:00pm-6:30am; 10:00pm-6:30am e/o wknd/hol, occasional call; 80hrs/2wks. Night shift (United States of America). Brief Overview Provides each resident with professional nursing care, assessment and evaluations in scope of practice. Responsibilities Performs all licensed practical nursing functions and services as directed by the Registered Nurse to all residents. Completes assessments on residents, makes appropriate interventions, applies knowledge, prioritizes resident care, and uses the nursing process (assess, plan, implement, evaluate). Complies with all pharmaceutical policies and procedures, ensures that all medications/treatments are given safely and accurately in accordance with physician’s orders. Administers medications according to facility policy, competent in Pyxis medication administration system. Participates in the care planning process and assures that resident care is implemented consistently and appropriately to the age of those served. Initiates and updates plan of care as appropriate. Complies with standards of professional documentation. Communicates and manages the delivery of resident care, ensuring quality care is provided. Guides staff in meeting the needs of the residents, practicing routines based on residents’ needs. Participates in physician rounds, communicates changes in resident condition to physician, utilizes SBAR communication tool. Processes and transcribes physician’s orders and implements according to facility policy. Seeks educational opportunities, shares knowledge with others, assists with orientation of new staff. Investigates incidents, patient/family complaints and makes immediate report to VP of Resident Care or Administrator on-call. Facilitates conflict management while respecting diversity of people, their strengths and ideas. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified and perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – active license in the state of practice upon hire. Preferred Experience Less than 1 year experience in long term care. 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). 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 where applicable. Benefits PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Free health insurance options, for full‑time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan. Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement. Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship. Equal Opportunity Employer Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr