Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | AESS Temp Staffing | PRN

Avera Health; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Health's Avera Education & Staffing is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join a PRN, rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends team in the Yankton area. You will provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision, gather data, and contribute to the patient-centered care plan.

Responsibilities include focused nursing assessments, implementing interventions, coordinating with the health care team, and promoting safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in the state of practice.
• Ability to work varied shifts including days/evenings/nights/weekends.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Collects data and conducts focused nursing assessments.
• Participates in development and modification of the patient care plan.
• Implements nursing interventions within the plan of care.
• Assists in evaluation of responses to interventions and maintains safe care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Care coordination

Patient assessment

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Location:Avera Education & StaffingWorker Type:PRNWork Shift:Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$24.50 - $33.75Position HighlightsVaried ShiftsYou 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 OverviewThe LPN practices under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, licensed physician, or other health care provider. The LPN organizes and directs those aspects of care for which he/she is accountable; communicating and coordinating care with well-defined nursing diagnoses, including all health team members.What you will doCollects 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].