Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Emergency Department

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Emergency Department at Avera Health summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Emergency Department provides direct nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians. They are responsible for collecting patient data, implementing care plans, and advocating for patient needs while collaborating with the healthcare team. This part-time role emphasizes compassionate patient care within a multidisciplinary team environment at Avera St Mary's Hospital. Location: Avera St Mary's Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Afternoon Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $26.50 - $38.25 Position Highlights Straight weekend position. 10 hours Saturday, 10 hours Sunday each week. 1100-2100. Part-time, 40hrs/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 The LPN practices under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, licensed physician, or other health care provider. The LPN organizes and directs those aspects of care for which he/she is accountable; communicating and coordinating care with well-defined nursing diagnoses, including all health team members. What you will do Collects data and conducts a focused nursing assessment of the health status of a patient. Participates with other health care providers in the development and modification of the patient-centered health care plan. Implements nursing interventions within a patient-centered health care plan. Assists in the evaluation of responses to interventions. Provides for the maintenance of safe and effective nursing care rendered directly or indirectly. Advocates for the best interest of the patient. Communicates and collaborates with patients and members of the health care team. Assists with health counseling and teaching. Delegates and assigns nursing interventions to implement the plan of care. 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: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire 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. 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 . Keywords: Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, nursing care, patient care, healthcare team, emergency department, patient advocacy, nursing assessment, part-time nursing, Avera St Mary's Hospital