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

Avera Health • Yankton, SD

84d • $24 - $48

About The Position

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 to understand residents conditions, medications, and self-care skills; noting changing conditions and needs; re-evaluating care objectives.

Requirements

• An active LPN license in the state of practice.
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provides resident care by reviewing physician prescriptions; communicating the nursing care plan and all pertinent information to other members of the health care team; coordinating with other healthcare providers.
• 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

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money.

What This Job Offers

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