Join the LPN Nursing team at Avera!
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 a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Behavioral Health Clinic 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 opportunities with the largest employer in South Dakota.
- Avera St. Mary's Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospitals
- Learn more about the Avera St. Mary's and Pierre community here !
Job Summary
- The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) p rovides for the delivery of professional nursing care under the supervision of the provider.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
- Greet patients and prepare them for physical examinations.
- Obtain height/weight, blood pressure and medical history information.
- Observe, record and report patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to the provider.
- Instruct patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
- Educate patient and family about diagnostic process, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness.
Education and/or Experience
- Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred. Graduate from an approved nursing program is acceptable.
- One year of clinical practice preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of SD and/or meeting the requirements of multi-state licensure required.
Work Schedule
- Varied shifts; 40 hours 2 weeks
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- One Saturday morning shift very 8-12 weeks
Pay
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
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