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.
Avera is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) Lead 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.
- Career Growth Opportunities!
Job Summary
The LPN – Lead will implement connections and maintain contact with referring agencies and related people, including nursing staff, management, providers, patients, families, and community agencies. Responsible for day-to-day coordination efforts to support the nursing unit and patients served. Responsible for planning dischar The LPN – Lead will implement connections and maintain contact with referring agencies and related people, including nursing staff, management, providers, patients, families, and community agencies. Responsible for day-to-day coordination efforts to support the nursing unit and patients served. Responsible for planning discharge and aftercare for patients, may assist with direct patient care as needed. Assists management with staff education/orientation and the development and improvement of operational policies/procedures. The Department of Nursing at Avera McKennan endorses Standards of Care that require all nurses to practice at a competent level of nursing care and demonstrate a competent and professional level of behavior in his/her role as an LPN. Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual actions, duties and outcomes performed. To provide physical and psychological care to patients consistent with the scope and standards of nursing practice. ge and aftercare for patients, may assist with direct patient care as needed. Assists management with staff education/orientation and the development and improvement of operational policies/procedures. The Department of Nursing at Avera McKennan endorses Standards of Care that require all nurses to practice at a competent level of nursing care and demonstrate a competent and professional level of behavior in his/her role as an LPN. Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual actions, duties and outcomes performed. To provide physical and psychological care to patients consistent with the scope and standards of nursing practice.
Education and/or Experience
- Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred. Graduate from an approved nursing program is acceptable.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Must have current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of South Dakota and/or meeting the requirements of Multi-state licensure required.
Work Schedule
- Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; 80hrs/2wks
What Makes Avera Special?
