Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Long Term Care

Job Details Location: Avera Oahe Manor Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States) Pay Range: $26.50 - $38.25 (actual pay dependent upon experience) Position Highlights: May be eligible for up to $7,500 sign on bonus and $1,500 relocation bonus; Varied Shifts; 72hrs/2wks Brief Overview Provides each resident with professional nursing care, assessment and evaluations in their scope of practice. What you will do Perform all licensed practical nursing functions and services as directed by the Registered Nurse to all residents. Complete assessments on residents, makes appropriate interventions, applies knowledge, prioritizes resident care, uses nursing process (assess, plan, implement, evaluate). Comply with all pharmaceutical policies and procedures, ensure medications/treatments are given safely and accurately in accordance with the physician’s orders. Administer medications according to facility policy, competent in Pyxis medication administration system. Participate in the care planning process and assure that resident care is implemented consistently and appropriately to the age of those served. Initiate and update the plan of care as appropriate. Comply with standards of professional documentation. Communicate and manage the delivery of resident care, ensuring quality care is provided. Guide staff in meeting the needs of the residents, practicing routines based on residents’ needs. Participate in physician rounds, communicate changes in resident condition to physician, utilize SBAR communication tool. Process and transcribe physician’s orders and implement according to facility policy. Seek educational opportunities, share knowledge with others, assist with orientation of new staff. Investigate incidents, patient/family complaints and make immediate report to VP of Resident Care or Administrator on-call. Facilitate conflict management while respecting diversity of people, their strengths and ideas. Essential Qualifications Must be able to work the hours specified. Must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties. Must be able 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. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Board of Nursing. An active license in the state of practice. Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work 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) 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. 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. 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. For individuals with a disability who would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to [contact information]. #J-18808-Ljbffr