Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Med-Surg

Avera eCARE; South Dakota; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Vision & Dental

Job summary

St. Michael's Hospital Avera is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Med-Surg team. You will provide patient care under physician direction, document observations, and help implement the plan of care with a focus on safety and quality.

Prior med-surg experience is preferred. ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications are required on hire, and SD licensure or multi-state privilege is needed. The role involves rotating days/evenings/nights with holidays and weekends in a supportive

Qualifications

• Graduate of a licensed practical nursing curriculum or its equivalent.
• Prefer 6-12 months experience on med-surgical unit.
• Must have current LPN licensure in the state of SD or multi-state privilege to practice in SD if residing in a compact state outside of SD.
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care utilizing the nursing process within the scope of practice for a LPN, under the direction and supervision of physician and leaders.
• Collects patient health data from patients, referring healthcare providers and patient charts.
• Analyzes data to determine diagnoses and area of problem focus.
• Implements interventions identified in the plan of care and documents progress.
• Collaborates with the patient and health care team to provide safe, effective care.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

PALS

TNCC

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program

Tools

ACLS

BLS

PALS

TNCC

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Med-Surg# Avera Careers## Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Med-SurgApply: Tyndall, SD: Full time: Posted Today: R-260031572**Location:**St Michael's Hospital**Worker Type:**Regular**Work Shift:**Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)St. Michael’s Hospital Avera is looking for individuals to join our positive and team-oriented organization. We look forward to hearing from you! **Position Highlights:****\\*\\*\\*\\*Potential for $10,000 with the Rural Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program\\*\\*\\*\\*** Provides patient care utilizing the nursing process within the scope of practice for a LPN, under the direction and supervision of physician and leaders, in accordance with established standards of performance, philosophy and objectives. Documents and reports observations and treatments provided to physicians, nurses and other healthcare staff, in support of patient care activities. **What you will do*** Collects patient health data from patients, referring healthcare providers and patient charts.* Analyzes the collected data to assist in determining diagnoses and area of problem focus.* Identifies expected outcomes and goals, individualized to the patient, and develops a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcome.* Implements the interventions identified in the plan of care.* Performs required documentation and participates in quality control activities to support patient care.* Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of the outcomes and utilizes establishes protocols for patient care.* Systemically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of practice.* Acquires and maintains current knowledge in practice, procedures, and care.* Collaborates with the patient, significant others, and health care providers to provide appropriate patient care.* Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and delivering patient care in support of responsible, ethical and safe patient care and environments. **Supervisory Responsibilities**None **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:**Graduate of a licensed practical nursing curriculum or its equivalent. Prefer 6-12 months experience on med-surgical unit. Must have current LPN licensure in the state of SD or “multi-state privilege” to practice in SD if residing in a compact state outside of SD. ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC required upon hire. **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. **Benefits You Need & Then Some**St. Michael's Hospital Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees.* Medical, dental & vision insurance - St. Michael's Hospital Avera pays a portion of health & dental insurance premiums for eligible hires* 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution* Paid Time Off & Extended Sick Leave* A supportive, close-knit rural healthcare team*St. Michael's Hospital 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.*