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

Avera • Yankton, SD

12d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) delivers nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting. The role develops nursing diagnoses and care objectives, defines and carries out nursing interventions, provides physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support, and reassesses care based on residents’ changing conditions and needs. The nurse also helps residents and their families understand health conditions, medications, and self-care skills.

The position is based at Avera Majestic Bluffs/Avera Sister James Care Center and works a day shift from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., including every third weekend and holiday. The schedule is 72 hours per two weeks. The listed pay range is $24.50–$48.50, with the actual rate dependent on experience. A sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 may be available with a three-year commitment. The position may also be eligible for Avera’s student loan repayment program, with an additional monthly payment of $167 toward loan principal, up to $10,000.

This position coordinates resident care with physicians and other healthcare providers, teaches residents and families, supports a safe care environment, manages care supplies and equipment, coordinates admissions, discharges, and transfers, and directs and coordinates the workflow of nursing assistants and other nursing personnel. The role requires an active nursing license in the state of practice. Experience in a clinical or long-term care environment is preferred.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice, required upon hire.
• Ability to work the specified hours.
• Ability to perform essential job functions satisfactorily, including adequate visual acuity and effective communication, hearing, and ability to distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, coordinate workflow, maintain confidentiality, and comply with applicable safety standards and regulations.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care by reviewing physician prescriptions, communicating the nursing care plan and pertinent information to the healthcare team, coordinating with other providers, supporting residents and their families, and conferring with physicians.
• Develop nursing care plans by obtaining medical histories, examining residents, documenting physical condition and psychological status, considering social factors, consulting family and friends, and establishing diagnoses, objectives, interventions, schedules, and timetables.
• Teach residents and their families about care goals, health conditions, medications, and self-care skills; answer questions and provide information and resources.
• Evaluate resident care by measuring outcomes against care standards, reviewing records, noting changes in conditions and needs, reassessing objectives, and modifying care plans.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy care environment by following infection-control practices, medication administration and storage procedures, controlled-substance regulations, organizational policies, and applicable legal requirements; alert others to potential concerns.
• Keep resident-care equipment operating by following instructions and procedures, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and requesting repairs.
• Keep resident-care supplies ready by checking stock, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders, verifying receipt, and stocking items.
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers to and from the facility.
• Direct, plan, and coordinate the workflow of nursing assistants and other nursing personnel.
• Maintain competence in nursing capabilities outlined by leadership.
• Apply Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles; promote compassion, hospitality, and stewardship; uphold CARE standards; maintain confidentiality; collaborate effectively; and comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards.

Benefits

• May be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 with a three-year commitment.
• May be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which provides an extra monthly payment of $167 toward principal, up to $10,000.
• PTO available on day one for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development through hands-on training and mentorship.

What This Job Offers

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