Licensed Practical Nurse

4 weeks ago


Fordyce Nebraska, Cedar County, NE, United States Avera Sister James Care Center Full time
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long Term Care at Avera Sister James Care Center summary:

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Team Leader at Avera, you will supervise nursing staff, administer medications, and ensure quality patient care in a long-term care environment. The role emphasizes teamwork, compassionate care, and adherence to regulatory standards while providing a supportive atmosphere for both patients and staff. With competitive pay, benefits, and a focus on employee satisfaction, Avera offers ample opportunities for career growth in a mission-driven organization.

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, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, Student Loan Repayment Program, sign-on bonus, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Join Avera as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Team Leader and join a mission driven organization with a great company culture, and team environment.

$30,000 sign-on bonus

Position Highlights:

  • May be eligible for $30,000 sign-on bonus, with 3-year commitment
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1
  • Options for Free Health Insurance
  • Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
  • Great employees are our best investment here at Avera Let us help you keep growing while being a part of the Avera team

Job Summary

  • The LPN Team Leader will assist the team by supervising, assessing, administering medications and treatments as directed, to ensure quality care and teamwork in the household, with resident directed care.
  • This is done in accordance with our policies, procedures, and the state and federal guidelines.
  • Supports the hospital's goal of excellence in patient care in a Christian, caring environment by facilitating positive employee relations and supporting department goals.
  • Provides exceptional care and service to patients, residents, guests and fellow employees at all times.
  • Performs all duties and responsibilities in such a way as to demonstrate and support the hospital's Catholic heritage and Avera co-sponsorship values of hospitality, compassion and stewardship.
  • Provides care/service in accordance with regulatory and accrediting agencies standards and Catholic Ethical and Religious Directives.
  • Responsible for ensuring proper resident care is being delivered by CNA's and Restorative, Bath Aides, etc.
  • This position supports all aspects of the household environment.

Education and/or Experience

  • Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
  • 1 year of long term care experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

  • Current nursing licensure/or permit to practice nursing in the state of South Dakota required.
  • Must complete IV/Venipuncture of LPN Expanded Role Program, if graduated before 1990.
  • Maintains current CPR certification.

Work Schedule

  • 6:00am-6:30pm, every third weekend, every third holiday; 72 hours every 2 weeks

Pay

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

  • $22.75 - $31.50 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?


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