Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Ambulatory Clinic

Centstone HC • Rapid City, SD

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct and indirect patient care in an ambulatory clinic/outpatient nursing setting, under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. The role includes patient rooming, vital-sign collection, data gathering and clinical assessments, medication administration and documentation, patient education, referrals, prior authorizations, and clinical inbox management. The LPN works within the applicable Nurse Practice Act and scope of practice and collaborates with the clinical team. This is a permanent, full-time position with a 40-hour-per-week day schedule based on department needs in Rapid City, South Dakota. The annual salary range is approximately $52,000–$58,000, with a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 for qualified candidates.

Requirements

• Complete a Board of Nursing-approved practical nursing education program.
• Hold an active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license valid for practice in South Dakota.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medication administration, clinical documentation, and ambulatory nursing procedures.
• Have experience with patient rooming, vital signs, data collection, and clinical assessments.
• Be able to administer and document medications accurately.
• Have experience with patient referrals, prior authorizations, and clinical inbox management.
• Demonstrate strong patient education, communication, documentation, and team collaboration skills.
• Be able to work assigned full-time day schedules based on department needs.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of healthcare experience.
• Previous ambulatory, outpatient, or clinic nursing experience.
• Experience with patient education and care coordination.
• Prior experience supporting clinical staff onboarding or mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN or physician supervision.
• Room patients and collect vital signs and other patient data; conduct clinical assessments.
• Administer and accurately document medications.
• Support patient referrals, prior authorizations, and clinical inbox management.
• Provide patient education and collaborate with the care team.
• Work within the applicable Nurse Practice Act and scope of practice.
• Work assigned full-time day schedules based on department needs.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 for qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed