Clinic - LPN New Grad | Avera Heart Hospital

LPN Position at Avera Heart Hospital

At Avera Heart Hospital, you're not just joining a workplace you're becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employees, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide out of more than 4,000 to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Position Summary:

North Central Heart, a Division of the Avera Heart Hospital, endorses Standards of Care that require all nurses to practice at a competent level of nursing care and demonstrate a competent and professional level of behavior in his/her role as an LPN. He/she assumes responsibility and accountability for his/her individual actions and outcomes of patient care delivered on his/her clinic shift. Primary functions will be to assist the cardiologists and surgeons in the clinic setting by entering orders in the computer/EMR as requested, refilling medications via the EMR, give patient's their summary and/or education information upon completion of the office visit, assist with rooming patients and cleaning exam rooms, complement nursing requests and various other job duties that may be necessary in the clinic setting.

Work Schedule:

Variable shifts: Monday through Friday 10-hour days.

Education/Experience:

Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred. Graduate from an approved nursing program is acceptable.

Licensure/Certification:

Licensed as a LPN in the State of South Dakota and/or meeting the requirements of Multi-state licensure required. MN licensure required within 6 months of start date. Current BLS Certification.