LPN - Pediatric Behavioral Health (Kids & Teens)

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO day 1

401(k) matching

Mentorship program

Job summary

The LPN at Avera Behavioral Health Center-Sioux Falls provides patient-centered nursing care for adolescents and children in a structured unit, under supervision of RNs and physicians. Responsibilities include data collection, care planning, and implementing interventions across day/evening/night shifts.

The role emphasizes compassionate teamwork, confidentiality, and adherence to CARE standards, with benefits such as PTO from day one and retirement matching.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in the state of practice.
• Ability to perform essential nursing functions with accuracy.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

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 assessment

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

The LPN at Avera Behavioral Health Center-Sioux Falls provides patient-centered nursing care for adolescents and children in a structured unit, under supervision of RNs and physicians. Responsibilities include data collection, care planning, and implementing interventions across day/evening/night shifts.

The role emphasizes compassionate teamwork, confidentiality, and adherence to CARE standards, with benefits such as PTO from day one and retirement matching.