Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Freeman Regional Hospital

Sioux Center Health; Freeman (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Employer health insurance contribution

5% retirement matching

Mentorship and professional growth

Job summary

Freeman Regional Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team in Freeman, SD. This full-time role includes rotating days/evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays, with a minimum of 72 hours per pay period.

The LPN will perform focused nursing assessments, coordinate with the care team, implement the care plan, and advocate for patient safety and education. LPN licensure in the state is required, with 1–3 years hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• LPN license in the state of practice is required upon hire.
• 1-3 years experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Board of Nursing

Job description

Work Shift

Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)

Location:

Freeman, SD

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)

Freeman Regional Health Service is looking for individuals to join our growing, team-oriented organization.

Position Highlights

Full Time (working at least 72 hours per pay period)

Work Shifts Available

• Day Shift (Day Shift (7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.))
• Night Shift (7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
• Rotating Weekends/Holidays

A Brief Overview

The 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 Do

• 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.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Board of Nursing. An active license, in the state of practice, is required upon hire.
• 1-3 years experience working in a hospital setting, preferred.

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.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Freeman Regional Health Services is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO is available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Freeman Regional Health Services pays a portion of health insurance premiums for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Freeman Regional Health Services 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.