Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home jobs in South Dakota

Love Where You Work:  Work at Avera where current employees rate their satisfaction at 94%. Join a team where the career opportunities are endless.

Culture:  Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera:  Competitive pay, various shifts and career growth opportunities.

Avera is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera’s patient-focused settings.

Position Highlights:

• 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. We consider our team like a family, not just co-workers.
• Career Growth: You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements and become nationally certified.
• Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve.

Job Summary

• The LPN is accountable for performing  professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process. 
• Coordinates care in an interdisciplinary manner and is accountable for all residents assigned to him/her according to established nurse practice act.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer's status. 
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.
• Promotes and nurtures Mother Joseph Manor’s philosophy of a resident centered care environment.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduation from an accredited school of licensed practical nursing. 
• Geriatric, medical, or surgical experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Current license to practice nursing in the State of South Dakota.
• Membership in professional organization preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Work Schedule

• Evening shifts; 32 hours every 2 weeks
  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Every other weekend and holiday

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. The actual hourly rate is dependent upon experience. 

• $22.50 - $31.25 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?