Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Med Surg

Avera St Mary's Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our Medical-Surgical unit. In this role, you will work under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, licensed physician, or other healthcare provider to deliver direct patient care and coordinate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Clinical Setting

You will work on a medical-surgical unit at Avera St Mary's Hospital, providing care to patients across the acute care spectrum.

Responsibilities

• Collect data and conduct focused nursing assessments of patient health status
• Participate with other healthcare providers in developing and modifying patient-centered healthcare plans
• Implement nursing interventions within the patient-centered healthcare plan
• Assist in evaluating patient responses to interventions
• Provide safe and effective nursing care rendered directly or indirectly
• Advocate for the best interests of patients
• Communicate and collaborate with patients and members of the healthcare team
• Assist with health counseling and patient teaching
• Delegate and assign nursing interventions to implement the plan of care

Schedule

This is a regular, full-time position with rotating shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Required Qualifications

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice at time of hire
• Ability to work the hours specified, including rotating shifts
• Adequate visual acuity to perform position duties
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles
• Promotion of Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship
• Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE)
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow and ensuring a productive and efficient environment
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA as applicable

Compensation and Bonuses

• Pay range: $27.00 - $38.75 per hour (actual pay rate dependent upon experience)
• Eligible for up to $7,500-$10,000 sign-on bonus
• Eligible for $1,500 relocation bonus

Benefits

• Paid time off available on day one for eligible hires
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship