Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN | Behavioral Health Adult C Unit

Overview

Location: Avera Behavioral Health Center‑Sioux Falls

Worker Type: Regular

Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range: $24.50 - $33.75

Position Highlights: This position may be eligible for a Sign On Bonus. Nurses with 3+ years of experience – Every 3rd weekend, Every other holiday. Nurses with < 3 yrs – Every other weekend, Every other holiday.

• The Adult C Unit is a 26‑bed unit.
• Opportunity to meet 60+ coworkers and work in a positive environment.
• Opportunity to change the lives of your patients.
• 1 LPN for 7‑8 patient ratio.
• Flexible scheduling program.
• Student Loan Repayment: This LPN position is eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.

• Collect data and conduct a focused nursing assessment of the health status of a patient.
• Participate with other health care providers in the development and modification of the patient‑centered health care plan.
• Implement nursing interventions within a patient‑centered health care plan.
• Assist in the evaluation of responses to interventions.
• Provide for the maintenance of safe and effective nursing care rendered directly or indirectly.
• Advocate for the best interest of the patient.
• Communicate and collaborate with patients and members of the health care team.
• Assist with health counseling and teaching.
• Delegate and assign nursing interventions to implement the plan of care.

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. 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:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Board of Nursing active license in the state of practice upon hire.

• 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 workflow 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.

• 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.