Description
**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, free health insurance, and options for: Student Loan Repayment Program, sign-on bonuses, various shifts and career growth opportunities.
**Avera is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera's patient-focused settings.**
**-What Makes Short Stay Special?-**
**Safe Patient Ratios:** 1 nursing professional: 4-5 patients
**Zero tolerance for workplace violence, this team cares for YOU!** !!
**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.
**Unit Demographics**
16-bed observational unit
Wide variety of patient types!!! Goal for patients is <2 days "Length of Stay"
Non-emergent chest pain, ERCP, TIA, kidney stones, 24-hour EEG, long-term trials, appendectomy's, generalized dizziness and/or weaknesses w/o a known root cause
Preferred med/surg and orthopedics overflow unit
Preferred overflow unit for stroke patients - ALL staff are NIH certified, team works hand-in-hand with neurology providers
**If you are a nurse that....**
Wants to know they are practicing in a safe work environment? Then come to Short Stay at McKennan! You can expect a consistent patient ratio of 1:4 or 1:5 at most. The leaders here care about YOU, and will do whatever it takes to ensure that ratio remains optimal for your ability to not only care for your patients, but yourself in your practice.
Is looking for a teamwork focused environment, this is the perfect fit for YOU! Team members are very cohesive, and operate as one, collective team. Maria and Elizabeth do an excellent job bringing their people together.
Wants a readily available support, and to be heard? Then this is the unit for you!!! Maria, and Elizabeth, are true nursing **leaders** and are ready to take action to best support you and your patients when needed. Elizabeth, the unit supervisor, even works 2-3 floor shifts per schedule - they are present, and well-equipped to be practicing nursing professionals alongside YOU.
Desires diversity and a fulfilling experience in the cares you offer your patient-load? Then look no further than Short Stay!!! You can anticipate a melting pot of patient types that will not only offer you a dynamic work environment, but also the ability to exercise your full scope of nursing knowledge and education in your day-to-day operations.
**Then this is the role for** **YOU!!!**
**Education and/or Experience**
Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred. Graduate from an approved nursing program is acceptable.
**Licensure/Certification/Registration**
Licensed as a LPN in the State of South Dakota and/or meeting the requirements of Multi-state licensure required.
**Work Schedule**
Day/Evening Shifts, 72 hours every 2 weeks
Every other weekend
Every other holiday
Occasional call time
**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? ()
The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at.
Additional Notices:
For TTY, dial 711
Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Compensation Information:
$22.75 / Hourly - $22.75 / Hourly
Starting At: 22.75 Hourly
Up To: 31.5 Hourly
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