Flex Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Sioux Center Health; Pierre (SD); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PRN hours

Commitment to patient care

Collaborative healthcare environment

Job summary

Sioux Center Health is seeking a passionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential nursing care under supervision in Pierre, South Dakota. The position requires a flexible PRN schedule, reflecting a commitment to patient-centered care and teamwork.

As a successful candidate, you'll conduct nursing assessments, implement care plans, and advocate for patients while working effectively with healthcare professionals. If you thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Must have an active LPN license in the state of practice upon hire.
• Ability to perform essential job functions satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under supervision of registered nurse or physician.
• Conduct focused nursing assessments of health status.
• Implement nursing interventions based on care plans.
• Communicate effectively with patients and health care team.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient advocacy

Nursing assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Location

Avera St Mary's Hospital

Worker Type

PRN

Work Shift

As Needed (United States of America)

Position Highlights

• Flat rate $35.00/hr
• Must work 72 hours in a 6 week schedule (equates to 624 hours annually, not to exceed 1248 hours in a 12 month period)
• Must work 6 weekend shifts per year

A Brief Overview

Performs a focused nursing assessment including gathering and recording assessment data, observing, monitoring, and reporting signs, symptoms, and changes in a patient's condition in an ongoing manner to the RN or supervising health care provider. Is accountable for all patients assigned in accordance with established policies and procedures and within the scope of practice. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.

What You Will Do

• Practices nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, licensed physician, or other health care provider authorized by the state.
• Collects data and conducts a focused nursing assessment of the health status of a patient.
• Participates with other health care providers in the development and modification of the patient-centered health care plan.
• Implements nursing interventions within a patient-centered health care plan.
• Assists in the evaluation of responses to interventions.
• Provides for the maintenance of safe and effective nursing care rendered directly or indirectly.
• Advocates for the best interest of the patient.
• Communicates and collaborates with patients and members of the health care team.
• Assists with health counseling and teaching.
• Delegates and assigns nursing interventions to implement the plan of care.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Board of Nursing: An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].