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Mental Health Nurse Specialist

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States Avera Health Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at Avera Health, specializing in behavioral health services. As an LPN, you will provide patient-centered care under the supervision of healthcare professionals, engaging in nursing assessments, implementing care plans, and advocating for patients with various mental health challenges.

This role emphasizes teamwork, critical thinking, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care in a supportive environment. The Adult C Unit is a 26-bed unit where you will work alongside a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and a goal to Move Health Forward for our patients.

You will enjoy this position if you are a nurse who:

  • Enjoys patient-focused care with a dedicated team striving for quality patient outcomes
  • Likes working with adults
  • Has a passion for helping patients with anxiety, depression, and personality disorders, as well as suicidal behavior
  • Apreciates an active, challenging care environment requiring critical thinking
  • Values autonomous professional nursing practice
  • Possesses motivation to help create and deliver high-quality patient care in an energizing team environment

Responsibilities:

  • Collect data and conduct focused nursing assessments of patients' health status
  • Participate with other healthcare providers in developing and modifying patient-centered healthcare plans
  • Implement nursing interventions within patient-centered healthcare plans
  • Assist in evaluating responses to interventions
  • Provide for safe and effective nursing care rendered directly or indirectly
  • Advocate for patients' best interests
  • Communicate and collaborate with patients and healthcare team members
  • Assist with health counseling and teaching
  • Delegate and assign nursing interventions to implement care plans