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, various shifts and career growth opportunities.

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

　　Position Highlights:

　　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.

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　　Job Summary

　　The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) p rovides for the delivery of professional nursing care under the supervision of the provider.

　　Administer prescribed medications and treatments.

　　Greet patients and prepare them for physical examinations.

　　Obtain height/weight, blood pressure and medical history information.

　　Observe, record and report patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to the provider.

　　Instruct patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.

　　Educate patient and family about diagnostic process, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness.

　　Education and/or Experience

　　Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred. Graduate from an approved nursing program is acceptable.

　　One year of clinical practice preferred.

　　Licensure/Certification/Registration

　　Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of SD and/or meeting the requirements of multi-state licensure required.

　　Work Schedule

　　Varied shifts; 40 hours 2 weeks

　　8:00 am - 5:00 pm

　　One Saturday morning shift very 8-12 weeks

　　Pay

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

　　$20.50 - $29.00 per hour

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