Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Long Term Care

Location Avera Oahe Manor Worker Type Regular Work Shift Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America) Pay Range $26.50 - $38.25 (Actual pay rate dependent upon experience) Position Highlights Eligible for up to $7,500 sign‑on bonus and $1,500 relocation bonus Varied shifts; 72 hours per 2 weeks A Brief Overview Provides each resident with professional nursing care, assessment, and evaluations within the scope of practice. What you will do Performs all licensed practical nursing functions and services as directed by the Registered Nurse to all residents. Completes assessments on residents, makes appropriate interventions, applies knowledge, prioritizes resident care, and uses the nursing process (assess, plan, implement, evaluate). Complies with all pharmaceutical policies and procedures, ensuring that all medications/treatments are given safely and accurately in accordance with the physician’s orders. Administers medications according to facility policy and is competent in the Pyxis medication administration system. Participates in the care‑planning process and ensures that resident care is implemented consistently and appropriately to the age of those served; initiates and updates the plan of care as appropriate. Complies with standards of professional documentation. Communicates and manages the delivery of resident care, ensuring quality care is provided. Guides staff in meeting the needs of residents, practicing routines based on residents’ needs. Participates in physician rounds, communicates changes in resident condition to the physician, and utilizes the SBAR communication tool. Processes and transcribes physician’s orders and implements them according to facility policy. Seeks educational opportunities, shares knowledge with others, and assists with orientation of new staff. Investigates incidents, patient/family complaints, and makes an immediate report to the VP of Resident Care or Administrator on‑call; facilitates conflict management while respecting diversity. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the specified hours and perform each essential job function satisfactorily, including visual acuity adequate for duty, effective communication, and hearing, understanding, and distinguishing speech and other sounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, provided they 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. Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience Less than 1 year of 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 the community. Promote 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 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. All benefits are designed to meet needs today and into the future. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Avera Health