Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Long Term Care | PRN

Avera Health • Aberdeen, SD

96d • $24 - $48

About The Position

Avera is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera’s patient-focused settings. 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. Options for Free Health Insurance! Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve.

Requirements

• An active license in the state of practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN).
• Ability to work the hours specified.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years experience working in a clinical or long term care environment.

Responsibilities

• Delivers nursing care by developing a nursing diagnosis; establishing nursing care objectives; defining nursing interventions; providing physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents, families, and friends.
• Provides resident care by reviewing physician prescriptions; communicating the nursing care plan and all pertinent information to other members of the health care team.
• Develops nursing care plans by obtaining medical histories; examining residents; documenting residents physical condition, psychological status, and influencing social factors.
• Teaches healthcare requirements by establishing resident care goals; instructing resident, family, and friends to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills.
• Evaluates resident's care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against resident care standards.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy resident care environment by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Keeps resident care equipment operating by following operating instructions and established procedures.
• Coordinates admissions, discharges and transfers to and from the facility.
• Directs, plans and coordinates workflow of nursing assistants and other nursing personnel.

Benefits

• Options for Free Health Insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed