Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Med Surg Unit - Avera St Mary's Hospital

Join the LPN Nursing team at Avera!

Love Where You Work: Work at Avera where current employees rate their satisfaction at 94%. Join a team where the career opportunities are endless.

Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO, free health insurance, and options for: Student Loan Repayment Program, sign-on bonuses, various shifts and career growth opportunities.

Avera is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera’s patient-focused settings.

$7,500 sign-on bonus!

Position Highlights:

• May be eligible for $7,500 sign-on bonus, which is paid over 24 months!
• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
• Options for Free Health Insurance!
• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care. We consider our team like a family, not just co-workers.
• Career Growth opportunities with the largest employer in South Dakota.
• Learn more about the Avera St. Mary’s and Pierre community here!

Avera St. Mary’s Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospitals

Job Summary

• The LPN is accountable for the Standards of Care that require all nurses to practice at a competent level of nursing care and demonstrate a competent and professional level of behavior in his/her role as an LPN.
• He/she assumes responsibility and accountability for his/her individual actions and outcomes of patient care delivered on his/her shift.
• A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) practices under the supervision of a RN, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, or Licensed Physician.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred.
• Graduate from an approved nursing program is acceptable.
• Technical Degree is preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience is preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Licensed as a LPN in the State of South Dakota and/or meeting the requirements of Multi-state licensure required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required upon hire and must be maintained.

Work Schedule

• Varied shifts; 72 hours 2 weeks
  
  • 7:00 am - 7:30 pm and 7:00 pm - 7:30 am
  • Every other weekend
  • Every other holiday
  • Occasional call time
  
  

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

• $25.25 - $36.50 per hour

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