Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Freeman Regional Hospital

Freeman Regional Health Services; Freeman (SD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Health insurance contribution

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Freeman Regional Health Services in Freeman, SD is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our patient‑centered care team. You will collect data, perform focused nursing assessments, and contribute to the development of care plans under the supervision of a RN or physician.

You will implement interventions, monitor patient responses, advocate for patients, and collaborate with healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in the state of practice is required upon hire.
• 1–3 years of hospital experience preferred.
• Ability to work rotating day/evening/night shifts and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collects data and conducts focused nursing assessments of patient health status.
• Participates with the health care team in developing and modifying patient-centered care plans.
• Implements nursing interventions within the plan of care and evaluates responses to interventions.
• Maintains safe and effective nursing care and advocates for the patient’s best interests.
• Communicates and collaborates with patients and health care team members.
• Assists with health counseling and teaching.
• Delegates and assigns nursing interventions to implement the plan of care.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

LPN License (State)

Tools

EHR Systems

Vital signs equipment

Job description

Location:Freeman, SDWorker Type:RegularWork 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 HighlightsFull Time (working at least 72 hours per pay period) Benefit EligiblePart Time (working at least 48 hours per pay period) Benefit EligibleWork 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/HolidaysA 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.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 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.Benefits You Need & Then SomeFreeman 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 mentorshipFreeman 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.