Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Long Term Care

Job Description

Job DescriptionLocation:

Avera Majestic Bluffs/Avera Sister James Care Center

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Primarily daytime hours with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The salary range for this role is outlined below. Actual compensation will be based on experience.

$24.00 - $33.25

Position Highlights

*Potential eligibility for a $30,000 sign-on bonus!

HOURS:

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (flexible); every fifth weekend and holiday rotation; 72 hours over two weeks

Student Loan Repayment:

This role may qualify for our Student Loan Repayment Program, which assists in paying off your loans and saving money. Each month, an additional payment of $167 (up to $10,000) will help reduce your principal balance more quickly.

You Belong Here

Join a compassionate multidisciplinary team dedicated to Moving Health Forward for both you and our patients. Experience a workplace where your contributions truly matter.

Overview

This position is responsible for organizing and coordinating information from various sources to create and implement a personalized, age-appropriate, collaborative care plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage staffing to fulfill the needs of residents, delegating tasks appropriately and ensuring follow-up for completion.
• Conduct timely assessments and prepare residents and families for transitions to the next level of care.
• Effectively communicate relevant resident information to the healthcare team, residents, and families in a clear and timely manner.
• Document Medicare assessments and interventions, ensuring diagnostic and lab reports are accurately filed in medical records.
• Transcribe physician orders and accompany providers during rounds to note orders or data entries that require completion.
• Accurately record clinical data received from nursing and medical staff.
• Maintain organizational systems, including monthly ADL, behavior sheets, and BM boards.
• Prepare daily Medicare sheets and lab slips, as well as charts for physician rounds.
• Schedule annual medical reassessments, dental evaluations, and pain assessments.
• Propose positive changes and enhancements within the department and facility to elevate the quality of care and service, fostering a supportive environment for residents and staff.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must be able to work the specified hours. To succeed in this role, individuals must perform essential job functions satisfactorily, including having adequate visual acuity for job duties and the ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements, along with those listed above, represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities, provided they do not impose undue hardship on the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Must possess an active license from the Board of Nursing in the state of practice upon hire.

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• 1-3 years of relevant experience.

Expectations and Standards

• Commit to the daily application of our mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and the community.
• Promote our values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold our standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Work effectively within a team, coordinating workflow with colleagues to ensure a productive and efficient environment.
• Adhere to safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards related to CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA, as applicable.

Benefits You Need & More

We are proud to offer a comprehensive range of benefits to eligible part-time and full-time employees, supporting you in living a balanced and healthy life. Our benefits are designed to meet your current and future needs.

• PTO available from day one for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement plans.
• Career development opportunities through hands-on training and mentorship.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other legally protected categories. If you have a disability and require assistance with your online application, please reach out for support.