Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | LTC Pharmacy (PRN)

Avera McKennan; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Avera McKennan's Long Term Care Pharmacy seeks an LPN to administer immunizations and coordinate vaccine programs, with emphasis on accurate documentation and patient safety. This PRN seasonal position begins October 5 and runs about 6–8 weeks across facilities in the United States.

Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to compassionate care, maintain sterile inoculation rooms, and travel to owned or managed facilities as directed while upholding CARE standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Licensed practical nurse (LPN) with active licensure in the practicing state.
• Experience administering vaccines and immunizations.
• Ability to maintain patient records accurately and securely.

Responsibilities

• Administer immunizations in line with nursing standards.
• Follow up on immunizations and maintain records.
• Observe and report reactions to drugs and treatments.
• Keep inoculation rooms clean and stocked.

Skills

Immunizations administration

Record keeping

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Board of Nursing

Active licensure in state of practice

Job description

Location: Avera Long Term Care Pharmacy Worker Type: PRN Work Shift: As Needed (United States of America)

Position Highlights

Varied Shifts, Monday-Friday; This position is a seasonal position that begins October 5th and runs for roughly 6-8 weeks

You Belong at Avera Be 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 Overview

Accountable for immunizations/inoculations to prevent the spread of communicable disease.

What you will do

• Responsible for administering immunizations in a manner consistent with good nursing practice and coordinate immunization programs.
• Responsible for following up on immunizations and assuring proper record keeping.
• Observes, records and reports employee’s reactions to drugs and treatments to appropriate individual.
• Maintains inoculation rooms for necessary supplies and materials.
• Ensures cleanliness.
• Prepares list of medical supplies needed.
• Occasionally travel to owned or managed facilities as directed.

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 1-3 years

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.

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].

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.