Referral Admission Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Long Term Care

Location:

Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Position Highlights

Avera is currently seeking nurses looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera’s patient-focused settings.

• Student Loan Repayment: This position is eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
• Sign-On Bonus: May be eligible for a $5,000 sign-on with 2 year commitment.
• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
• Career Growth: You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements and become nationally certified.

Day Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; 80hrs/2wks

Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$22.00 - $31.00

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.

A Brief Overview

Under the direction of facility leadership this position is responsible for coordinating referrals, admissions, discharges and transfers to and from the facility. Serves as a core member of the interdisciplinary care team. Has the necessary authority to assess, plan, evaluate and teach in patient and staff situations. Carries out administrative responsibilities as delegated by facility leadership.

What you will do

• Responsible for the review and coordination of all referrals to the facility.
• Responsible for performing pre-admission screens, pre-admission rounds and coordinates all new admissions. Assists in the development of the baseline care plan and attends weekly care plan meetings as needed.
• Communicates and manages the delivery of resident care, ensures quality care is provided.
• Manages provider visits (30-60-90 days) and routine lab orders. Accurately enters resident admission/registration information, assists with completion of any required forms, preparing charts, order entry, scheduling appointments and obtains/distributes resident education materials as directed.
• Completes assessments on residents, makes appropriate interventions, applies knowledge, prioritizes resident care, uses nursing process (assess,plan, implement, evaluate).
• Assists IC/Quality with Quality improvement projects, data collection and chart audits to achieve desired quality outcomes.
• Provides information/training for staff as needed.
• Maintains competence in nursing capabilities outlined by leadership.
• Assists with the investigative process for thorough investigations for facility and state mandated concerns.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to 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. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. 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 Upon Hire
• 3-5 years nursing 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 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.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• 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

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 swooped.co or send an email to View email address on swooped.co .