Flex Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Long Term Care | PRN

LPN Opportunity at Avera Oahe Manor

Worker Type: PRN

Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America)

Position Highlights

Flexible hours; 6:00am-6:30pm or 6:00pm-6:30am

Flat rate of $35.00/hr

Must work at least 624 hours per calendar year; must work 6 weekend shifts per calendar year

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

What You Will Do

• Performs professional nursing care to residents, according to needs and is responsible for direct supervision of nursing activities of facility.
• Conducts daily rounds and communicates to appropriate team members during the shift. Contacts providers, establishes good working relationship and ongoing information exchange.
• Administers routine medications, documents and make decisions about the use of prn medications. Obtains specimens for lab tests as ordered.
• Consistently & thoroughly completes documentation in a timely manner, including documentation of all medications and treatments administered and participates in the development of interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings. Initiates, participates and coordinates additional meetings as necessary to address crisis matters and provide support for team members.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement, environmental safety and infection control standards.
• Initiates resident referrals, transfers and discharges.
• Ensures that assigned CNAs/CMAs staff understand each residents' plan of care. Assists in training and education of nursing and nursing support staff, participates in QAPI activities.
• Maintains supplies and equipment in adequate numbers and working order following infection control policies.
• Provides resident and family education by direct instruction, utilization of interdisciplinary team members or appropriate community resource.

Essential Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Board of Nursing Active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
• Minimum of 3- 5 years experience

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 work flow 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.

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io.