Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Behavioral Health Adult C Unit
Company: Avera Health
Location: Valley Springs
Posted on: February 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Location: Avera Behavioral Health Center-Sioux Falls Worker
Type: Regular Work Shift: Rotating
days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)
Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual
pay rate dependent upon experience. $24.50 - $33.75 Position
Highlights This position may be eligible for a Sign On Bonus Nurses
with 3 years of experience - Every 3rd weekend, Every other holiday
Nurses with Why is Behavioral Health important? The Avera
Behavioral Health Adult C Unit is designed to be a structured,
therapeutic environment for adults to learn to understand their
diagnosis, develop a Crisis Response Plan, use healthy coping
skills and set and complete goals. You will enjoy this Behavioral
Health setting if you are Nurse that: Enjoys patient focused care
with a team that is dedicated to quality patient outcomes Likes
working with the Adult population Has a passion for helping
patients with Anxiety, Depression, and Personality Disorders and
Suicidal behavior. Appreciates an active, challenging care
environment that requires critical thinking. Values autonomous
professional nursing practice. Possesses motivation to help create
and deliver high-quality patient care in an energizing team
environment Unit Highlights: The Adult C Unit is a 26 bed unit
Opportunity to meet 60 coworkers and work in a positive
environment. Opportunity to change the lives of your patients 1 LPN
for 7-8 patient ratio Flexible scheduling program Student Loan
Repayment: This LPN position is 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. 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. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a
wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time
employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced,
healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and
into the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Up to 5%
employer matching contribution for retirement Career development
guided by hands-on training and mentorship 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: Avera Health, Sioux Falls , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Behavioral Health Adult C Unit, Healthcare , Valley Springs, South Dakota
