Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long-Term Care

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, free health insurance, and options for: Student Loan Repayment Program, sign-on bonuses, various shifts and career growth opportunities.

**This position may be eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus with a three (3) year commitment.  Must have one (1) year of long-term care experience**

Join Avera as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Team Leader and join a mission driven organization with a great company culture, and team environment.

Position Highlights:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!

• Options for Free Health Insurance!

• 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 Summary

• The LPN Team Leader will assist the team by supervising, assessing, administering medications and treatments as directed, to ensure quality care and teamwork in the household, with resident directed care. 
• This is done in accordance with our policies, procedures, and the state and federal guidelines.
• Supports the hospital's goal of excellence in patient care in a Christian, caring environment by facilitating positive employee relations and supporting department goals. 
• Provides exceptional care and service to patients, residents, guests and fellow employees at all times.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in such a way as to demonstrate and support the hospital's Catholic heritage and Avera co-sponsorship values of hospitality, compassion and stewardship. 
• Provides care/service in accordance with regulatory and accrediting agencies standards and Catholic Ethical and Religious Directives.
• Responsible for ensuring proper resident care is being delivered by CNA's and Restorative, Bath Aides, etc.
• This position supports all aspects of the household environment.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing. 
• 1 year of long term care experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Current nursing licensure/or permit to practice nursing in the state of South Dakota required.
• Must complete IV/Venipuncture of LPN Expanded Role Program, if graduated before 1990.
• Maintains current CPR certification.

Work Schedule

• Full time, days, 8am-4:30pm; 75hrs/pp; E5W/H

Pay

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

• $22.75 - $31.50 per hour