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Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Long Term Care

Avera is currently seeking Registered Nurses (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera’s patient-focused settings. Avera St. Luke's is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 22

Shift and hours
Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift · 12.5-⁠hour shifts (6:00am-6:30pm) Work Shift: Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America) 6:00am-6:30pm: E/3rd Wknd/Hol; 72hrs/2wks72 hours per 2 weeks
Unit and setting
Long Term Care
License
RN or LPN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
RN or LPN license
License
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) active license in the state of practice Upon Hire Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
License
Registered Nurse (RN) active license in the state of practice Upon Hire Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
Also asks
able to work the hours specified, visual acuity adequate to perform position duties, and ability to communicate effectively and hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds

Preferred

Experience
experience working in a clinical or long term care environment 1-3 years Experience working in a clinical or long term care environment

What it pays

Against similar roles
Below most South Dakota staff postingsSouth Dakota staff postings that state pay run $25/hr to $46/hr, the middle half $32/hr to $41/hr, across 394 postings.
Sign-on bonus
$20,000
Loan repayment
This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
Bonus
up to $20,000 sign-on bonus May be eligible up to $20,000 sign-on bonus with a three-year commitment!with a three-year commitment
Bonus
relocation bonus Ask about our Relocation Bonus!
Bonus
student loan repayment up to $10,000 ($167 extra payment per month)
Bonus
$7,500 sign-on bonus May be eligible for a $7,500 Sign-On Bonus!
Eligibility
PTO available on Day 1
Pay reviews
actual pay rate dependent upon experience Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Benefits

  • BenefitsStudent Loan Repayment Program up to $10,000 ($167/month)
  • BenefitsPaid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
  • BenefitsOptions for Free Health InsuranceOptions for Free Health Insurance!
  • BenefitsCareer Growth opportunitiesCareer Growth opportunities with the largest employer in South Dakota.
  • BenefitsUp to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementUp to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
  • BenefitsCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
More benefits (2)
  • Sign-on bonus up to $20,000
  • Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $10,000)

The role and schedule

Patients
Delivers nursing care by developing a nursing diagnosis; establishing nursing care objectives; defining nursing interventions; providing physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents, families, and friends to understand residents conditions, medications, and self-care skills; noting changing conditions and needs; re-evaluating care objectives.
Day to day
provides professional nursing care, assessment, and evaluations within scope of practice Provides each resident with professional nursing care, assessment and evaluations in their scope of practice.
Day to day
delivers resident care, reviews physician prescriptions, communicates care plan, coordinates with healthcare providers, and supports residents and families
Day to day
develops nursing care plans through medical histories, examinations, documentation, and establishing interventions
Day to day
teaches healthcare requirements and instructs resident and family on conditions, medications, and self-care skills
Day to day
evaluates resident care, measures outcomes, reviews records, and modifies care plan
Day to day
maintains safe, secure, and healthy resident care environment and complies with infection-control and medication administration protocols
Day to day
operates, troubleshoots, and maintains resident care equipment
Day to day
monitors, anticipates, and maintains resident care supplies and inventory Keeps resident care supplies ready by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; stocking items.
Day to day
coordinates admissions, discharges, and transfers Coordinates admissions, discharges and transfers to and from the facility.
Day to day
directs, plans, and coordinates workflow of nursing assistants and other nursing personnel Directs, plans and coordinates workflow of nursing assistants and other nursing personal.
Day to day
maintains competence in nursing capabilities outlined by leadership Maintains competence in nursing capabilities outlined by leadership.
Hours stated
6:00am-6:30pm: E/3rd Wknd/Hol; 72hrs/2wks
Weekends
Every 3rd weekend 6:00am-6:30pm: E/3rd Wknd/Hol; 72hrs/2wks
Holidays
Every 3rd holiday

The workplace

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Avera St. Luke's
Hospital
3.2 Google rating

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for call and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

Original listing

Posted on Avera St. Luke's’ careers page.

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Worker type
Regular
Work shift
Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $24.50 - $48.50 Position Highlights Avera is currently seeking Registered Nurses (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera’s patient-focused settings. May be eligible up to $20,000 sign-on bonus with a three-year commitment!

Ask about our Relocation Bonus! Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.

Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1! Options for Free Health Insurance! Career Growth opportunities with the largest employer in South Dakota.

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. Job Summary Licensed Practical Nurse Provides each resident with professional nursing care, assessment and evaluations in their scope of practice. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work

Experience

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire May be eligible for a $7,500 Sign-On Bonus! Work Schedule 6:00am-6:30pm: E/3rd Wknd/Hol; 72hrs/2wks 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 Delivers nursing care by developing a nursing diagnosis; establishing nursing care objectives; defining nursing interventions; providing physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents, families, and friends to understand residents conditions, medications, and self-care skills; noting changing conditions and needs; re-evaluating care objectives. What you will do Provides resident care by reviewing physician prescriptions; communicating the nursing care plan and all pertinent information to other members of the health care team; coordinating with other healthcare providers; providing physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents, families, and friends; conferring with physicians. Develops nursing care plans by obtaining medical histories; examining residents; documenting residents physical condition, psychological status, and influencing social factors; conferring with family and friends; developing a nursing diagnosis; establishing nursing care objectives; defining nursing interventions, schedules, and timetables.

Teaches healthcare requirements by establishing resident care goals; instructing resident, family, and friends to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions; providing information and resources. Evaluates resident's care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against resident care standards; reviewing resident's records; noting changing conditions and needs; re-evaluating care objectives; modifying nursing care plan. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy resident care environment by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations; adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns.

Keeps resident care equipment operating by following operating instructions and established procedures; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs. Keeps resident care supplies ready by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; stocking items. Coordinates admissions, discharges and transfers to and from the facility.

Directs, plans and coordinates workflow of nursing assistants and other nursing personal. Maintains competence in nursing capabilities outlined by leadership.

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

Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work

Experience

1-3 years Experience working in a clinical or long term care environment 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 Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship 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 talent@avera.org .

What's around it?

In Aberdeen, SD

Aberdeen, SDFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% below the US average

Median rent
$762/mo
Household income
$64,405/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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