Job 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. Ask about our sign-on bonus package - up to $95,000! Position Highlights: + Sign-On Package total up to $95,000! + Ask about our Relocation Bonus! + May be eligible for $65,000 sign-on bonus with 6-year commitment! + 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. + 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. We consider our team like a family, not just co-workers. + Purpose: Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) play a vital role in the delivery of long-term care services and create a caring and joyful environment for his/her residents. + Avera Ranked 1st in Nation for Long-Term Care Resident Experience (+ Avera St Mary's Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospital + Learn more about the Avera St. Mary's and Pierre community! (Job Summary + Under the direction of the Director of Patient Care and/or Director of Nursing/LTC Clinical Coordinator, the LPN is responsible for the planning and coordination of direct patient and resident care services. + Serves as a core member of the interdisciplinary client care team. + Has the necessary authority to assess, plan, evaluate and teach in patient/resident situations. + Carries out administrative responsibilities as delegated by Director of Patient Care/Director of Nursing/LTC Clinical Coordinator. Education/Experience + Graduate from an accredited school of nursing is required. + Associate's Degree is required. + 3-5 years of experience is required. Licensure/Certification/Registration + Licensed as a LPN in the State of South Dakota and/or meeting the requirements of Multi-state licensure is required. + Basic Life support (BLS) (Offered on-site) is required. Required Departments (Must be willing to cross train to the departments listed below) Primary work location is based on desire and past work experience. + Medical Surgical/Emergency Department Work Schedule + Hours: Day/Night Shift; 72 hours every 2 weeks + 6:00 am - 6:30 pm, 6:00 pm - 6:30 am + Every 3rd weekend + Every 3rd holiday + No call time Pay The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. + $22.75 - $31.50 What Makes Avera Special? (