Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Med Surg
Avera•Pierre, SD
•Onsite
About The Position
The LPN practices under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, licensed physician, or other health care provider. The LPN organizes and directs those aspects of care for which he/she is accountable; communicating and coordinating care with well-defined nursing diagnoses, including all health team members.
Requirements
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Board of Nursing
- An active license in the state of practice
- Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
- Ability to communicate effectively with others
- Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds
Nice To Haves
- Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
Responsibilities
- Collects data and conducts a focused nursing assessment of the health status of a patient.
- Participates with other health care providers in the development and modification of the patient-centered health care plan.
- Implements nursing interventions within a patient-centered health care plan.
- Assists in the evaluation of responses to interventions.
- Provides for the maintenance of safe and effective nursing care rendered directly or indirectly.
- Advocates for the best interest of the patient.
- Communicates and collaborates with patients and members of the health care team.
- Assists with health counseling and teaching.
- Delegates and assigns nursing interventions to implement the plan of care.
Benefits
- PTO available day 1 for eligible hires
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
- Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
