Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Long Term Care

Company: Avera Health
Location: Tyndall
Posted on: March 30, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Location: Avera Majestic Bluffs/Avera Sister James Care Center Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with rotating weekends and 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 *May be eligible for $30,000 sign on bonus! HOURS: 8am-4:30pm (flexible); every fifth weekend and holiday rotation; 72hrs/2wks 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. 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 Responsible for the organization and coordination of information from a variety of sources to develop and implement an individualized, age appropriate, collaborative plan of care. What you will do - Coordinates staffing to meet the needs of the residents. Appropriately delegates and provides follow up to ensure completion of assigned responsibilities. /n - Provides timely, continuous assessment and preparation of residents and families for the next level of care. /n - Identifies and effectively communicates pertinent resident information to the health care team, residents and families in a clear, concise and timely manner from one level or location of care to another. /n - Documents Medicare assessments and interventions. Accurately files diagnostic and lab reports in medical record following procedure. /n - Transcribes physician orders and rounds with the provider noting orders or data entries to complete. /n - Records and charts with accuracy and detail, clinical data, received from nursing and/or medical staff. /n - Maintains systems of organization, such as the monthly ADL, behavior sheets and BM board. /n - Prepares daily Medicare sheets and daily/monthly lab slips, prepares charts for physician rounding. /n - Schedules annual medical reassessment, dental and pain assessments. /n - Recommends positive changes and improvements within the department and facility to improve quality of care and service. Supports the living environment for the residents and positive environment for staff. 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 Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: - 1-3 years Related experience. 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. /n - Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. /n - Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. /n - Maintain confidentiality. /n - Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. /n - 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.

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