Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Behavioral Health Adolescent Unit | New Grad

Location Avera Behavioral Health Center – Sioux Falls Position Details Worker type: Regular Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays Pay Range: $24.50 – $33.75 per hour (actual rate depends on experience) Position Highlights Adolescent program expanding to 40 beds Child unit is a 14‑bed unit Adolescent residential unit (8 beds) Opportunity to meet 70+ coworkers Self‑scheduling program for LPN Day/Evening/Night shift, 72 hrs/2 weeks roster Responsibilities Collect data and conduct a focused nursing assessment of a patient’s health status Participate with other health‑care providers in the development and modification of patient‑centered health‑care plans Implement nursing interventions within a patient‑centered health‑care plan Assist in evaluating responses to interventions Provide for the maintenance of safe and effective nursing care rendered directly or indirectly Advocate for the best interest of the patient Communicate and collaborate with patients and members of the health‑care team Assist with health counseling and teaching Delegate and assign nursing interventions to implement the plan of care Essential Qualifications Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Board of Nursing license in the state of practice; license must be active upon hire Ability to work the specified hours and perform each essential job function, including visual acuity, communication, hearing, and speech skills Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities, provided no undue hardship Expectations and Standards Commit to daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship Uphold standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) Maintain confidentiality Work effectively in a team environment and coordinate workflow with other team members Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (CMS, Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA, etc.) Benefits PTO available from day 1 for eligible hires Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement Career development through hands‑on training and mentorship Wide range of benefits for full‑time and part‑time employees 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 protected categories. If you have a disability and need assistance with the application process, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr