Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Long Term Care

Location: Avera Oahe Manor Work Type: Regular Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America) Pay Range: $27.00 - $38.75 (actual rate dependent upon experience) Position Highlights: May be eligible for up to $7,500 sign‑on bonus and $1,500 relocation bonus; Varied shifts; 72‑hour weeks over two weeks. Overview Provides each resident with professional nursing care, assessment, and evaluations in their scope of practice. Responsibilities Perform all licensed practical nursing functions and services as directed by the Registered Nurse to all residents. Complete assessments on residents, make appropriate interventions, apply knowledge, prioritize resident care, and use the nursing process (assess, plan, implement, evaluate). Comply with all pharmaceutical policies and procedures; ensure medications/treatments are given safely and accurately in accordance with physician orders. Administer medications according to facility policy and be competent in the Pyxis medication administration system. Participate in the care planning process and ensure resident care is implemented consistently and appropriately for each age group served. Initiate and update plans of care as appropriate. Comply with standards of professional documentation. Communicate and manage the delivery of resident care to ensure quality care is provided. Guide staff in meeting the needs of residents, practicing routines based on resident needs. Participate in physician rounds, communicate changes in resident condition to the physician, and utilize the SBAR communication tool. Process and transcribe physician orders and implement them according to facility policy. Seek educational opportunities, share knowledge with others, and assist with orientation of new staff. Investigate incidents, patient/family complaints, and report immediately to the VP of Resident Care or Administrator on call. Facilitate conflict management while respecting the diversity of people, their strengths, and ideas. Essential Qualifications Must be able to work the hours specified. Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties. Ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – active license in the state of practice. Preferred: Less than 1 year experience in Long Term Care. Expectations and Standards Commit to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, families, and 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 for a productive, efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA where 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. Additional benefits designed to meet needs today and into the future. 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. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to . #J-18808-Ljbffr Avera Health