Flex Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | PRN

Avera St. Mary's; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 24,822,000 - 35,352,000; Part time

Job summary

Avera St Mary's Hospital is seeking a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse to perform focused nursing assessments and support patient care under supervision in a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires the ability to document health data, collaborate with clinicians, and deliver nursing interventions within an established care plan. A valid LPN license is essential for employment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required and active in the practicing state.
• Ability to perform focused nursing assessments and document findings.

Responsibilities

• Perform focused nursing assessments and document data for RN or provider.
• Collect data and assess health status to inform care plan.
• Implement nursing interventions within patient-centered plan and evaluate responses.
• Collaborate with health care team and communicate with patient and families.
• Delegate and assign nursing actions to support the plan of care.

Skills

LPN license

Education

LPN license

Job description

Location:Avera St Mary's HospitalWorker Type:PRNWork Shift:As Needed (United States of America)Position HighlightsFlat rate $35.00/hrMust 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 year3 years LPN experience requiredYou Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewPerforms 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 doPractices 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 QualificationsThe 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 HireExpectations and StandardsCommitment 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.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].