Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - New Grad | Nursing Home | Extended Care

Avera Prince of Peace-Skilled Nursing is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our nursing home and extended care team. This is an excellent opportunity for new graduates to begin a meaningful nursing career in a supportive environment focused on resident-centered care, clinical skill development, and professional growth.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a skilled nursing facility providing direct care to residents in an extended care environment. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans by obtaining medical histories, examining residents, and documenting physical condition, psychological status, and relevant social factors
• Provide direct resident care including physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents, families, and friends
• Review physician prescriptions and communicate nursing care plans to the healthcare team
• Teach residents, families, and friends about health conditions, medications, and self-care skills
• Evaluate resident care by measuring health outcomes against established standards, reviewing records, and modifying care plans as needed
• Maintain safe and secure resident care environments by adhering to infection control policies, medication administration procedures, and controlled substance regulations
• Maintain and troubleshoot resident care equipment, manage supplies, and perform preventive maintenance
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers
• Direct, plan, and coordinate the workflow of nursing assistants and other nursing personnel
• Maintain competence in nursing capabilities as outlined by leadership

Schedule

• Rotating shifts: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM and 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Every third weekend and holiday
• 72 hours per 2 weeks
• Must be able to work the hours specified, including rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Compensation

• LPN pay scale: $24.50 - $29.13 - $33.75 per hour
• RN pay scale: $32.50 - $40.50 - $48.50 per hour
• Actual pay rate dependent upon experience
• May be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $30,000
• Student Loan Repayment Program: Up to $167 per month (up to $10,000 total) to help pay down student loan principal

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice, required upon hire
• Ability to work the specified rotating schedule including weekends and holidays
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience working in a clinical or long-term care environment

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

Employment Type

Regular position