LPN, Behavioral Health (Kids & Teens) — Self‑Scheduling

Avera; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement matching

Career development

Job summary

Avera Behavioral Health Center-Sioux Falls is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our adolescent and child units in Sioux Falls, SD. This full-time role supports patient-centered care under nursing supervision, with opportunities for cross-training in pediatric/adolescent programs.

Responsibilities include data collection, care plan participation, and implementing interventions to promote safe, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in the state of practice.
• Ability to perform essential nursing functions and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collects data and conducts focused nursing assessments.
• Participates in development and modification of patient-centered care plans.
• Implements nursing interventions within the care plan.
• Assists in evaluating responses to interventions.
• Maintains safe and effective nursing care.
• Advocates for the patient’s best interests.
• Communicates and collaborates with the health care team.
• Assists with health counseling and teaching.
• Delegates nursing interventions to implement the plan.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Avera Behavioral Health Center-Sioux Falls is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our adolescent and child units in Sioux Falls, SD. This full-time role supports patient-centered care under nursing supervision, with opportunities for cross-training in pediatric/adolescent programs.

Responsibilities include data collection, care plan participation, and implementing interventions to promote safe, high-quality patient care.