LPN | Long Term Care

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Sturgis, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As an LPN in Long Term Care at Monument Health, you will be an essential member of a relationship-centered care team, providing compassionate, safe, efficient, and effective individualized care to residents. The role involves nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and advocating for residents in collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare providers, family members, and support systems. The position is based at Monument Health Sturgis Hospital in Sturgis, South Dakota. It is a regular position scheduled for 36 hours per week. Starting pay is $25.87–$29.74, determined by the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500.

Requirements

Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license from the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), required within 60 days of hire or transfer.
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of healthcare experience.
At least 1 year of Licensed Practical Nurse experience.

Responsibilities

Administer medications and immunizations accurately, in accordance with policy and within scope of practice.
Prepare patients, equipment, and exam rooms for appropriate examinations by anticipating provider needs.
Keep patient care areas stocked with appropriate supplies and volumes.
Assist Medical Assistants or Clinical Assistants with patient care decisions as directed and within scope of practice.
Assist Registered Nurses with data collection for admission assessments, using appropriate age-specific criteria.
Contribute to the recurring nursing process, including assessment, nursing diagnoses, care planning, interventions, and evaluation of responses to interventions.
Update and document the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care (IDPOC) accurately and on time.
Help maintain smooth patient flow.
Make patient care decisions based on the urgency of individual needs.
Implement physician orders, procedures, and nursing interventions using appropriate skill and judgment.
Enhance collaborative processes and multidisciplinary relationships.
Instruct patients, families, and team members about treatment plans and goals.
Participate in assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care in complex situations using evidence-based care.
Produce appropriate, accurate, and timely clinical documentation of care provided.
Perform other duties as assigned.